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All those stories about his childhood can become tiresome after a while.
what a tiresome church service that turned out to be
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Mira Modern Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat $55 $28 at Wayfair
Preparing meals for the holidays can be tiresome, so consider this anti-fatigue mat that doubles as decor and provides relief when standing for long periods of time.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The weight of this responsibility can be tiresome and taxing for individuals wishing to help the organization succeed.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Fortunately, horses don’t experience the tiresome effects of jet lag as much as humans do.
—Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Tiresome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiresome. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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tiresome
adjective
tire·some
ˈtī(ə)r-səm 
: likely to tire one because of length or dullness : boring
a tiresome lecture
tiresomely
adverb
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