as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
people in that job often suffer burnout and have to retire at a relatively early age
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
working 12-hour days at that job just burned me out
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Recent Examples of burnout
Audrey Ingram, People.com, 3 June 2025
Public figures like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have publicly prioritized mental health over performance, sparking conversations about burnout and boundaries.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 June 2025
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 June 2025
The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 reveals where your creative fire may be burning out due to overextension.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
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Noun
So many women are overworked and overstressed and on the verge of collective burnout.
—Audrey Ingram, People.com, 3 June 2025
Public figures like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have publicly prioritized mental health over performance, sparking conversations about burnout and boundaries.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 June 2025
Verb
Over 180 fires scattered across Canada are actively burning, with 91 burning out of control, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, a nonprofit that supports the government’s wildfire response.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 June 2025
The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 reveals where your creative fire may be burning out due to overextension.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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With ubiquity came a degree of creative exhaustion.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
6 June 2025
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Their temporary electronic face tattoo, or e-tattoo, can read brain waves and not only detect when the ol' gray matter is overworked, but also predict when exhaustion is approaching.—
Paul McClure
May 29,
New Atlas,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Morgan wore an all black outfit, while his wife adorned a black dress with floral designs.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Dejan Kulusevski Age: 25 Contract expires: 2028 The Sweden international was exceptional up until January when fatigue and a foot injury took their toll.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Combat this fatigue with a good pair of travel shoes, such as the Atom 2 from Kuru.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The California Department of Justice will investigate a fatal shooting by Los Angeles Police Department officers under a law that empowers the state attorney general to probe police shootings of unarmed people — despite the LAPD saying the man killed Tuesday was holding a gun.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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In a separate development, Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 26 people late Tuesday and into Wednesday, according to hospital officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The visa expired in February 2023, but Soliman has not exhausted legal efforts to remain in the U.S., according to NBC.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The bucket full of cleaning products includes glass cleaning wipes, an interior detailer spray, a car wash and wax for the exterior, wheel and tire cleaner and microfiber cleaning cloths.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Though it’s long been a dream destination for visitors from the West, experiencing Japan’s capital city can tire you out (in the best way possible).—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Using one that’s old and worn out will be inefficient at best and give you a rash or razor burn at worst.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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The shoe’s midsole will subtly correct your gait and help the shoe wear out more evenly.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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