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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Humor is a powerful tool in combating cynicism and burnout and in developing a vision for a better world.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Jessica Watrous, a licensed psychologist and chief clinical officer at Modern Health in San Francisco, said people often feel burned out after the holidays due to social pressure and expectations — making slower routines and quieter activities more appealing during the winter months.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for burnout
Noun
Going inward now prevents burnout later.
—Verb
The initial plan was to protect exposures and allow the fire to burn out, the statement read.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
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There are no speakers in the songs of MJ Lenderman other than MJ Lenderman, whose diffidence and exhaustion are in all-too-perfect lockstep with the psychic frustrations of his listeners.—
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This round of protests feels different from prior ones because of a sense of frustration and exhaustion among people in Iran, said Dina Esfandiary, Middle East lead for Bloomberg Economics.—
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Meyer, meanwhile, wore a white graphic tee with black mini shorts and a Thom Browne top coat, W reported.—
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He was last seen wearing a red and black plaid shirt, dark jeans and brown steel-toe boots, police said.—
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All of that adds up to headaches, fatigue and body aches that last longer.—
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Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and vitality, according to research, so getting in some movement first thing in the morning can do all that.—
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Iranian authorities have blocked access to the internet, arrested thousands and killed hundreds of protesters.—
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Activist groups say hundreds of people have been killed, though the true toll remains difficult to verify due to the internet blackout and tight state controls on information.—
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Others were exhausted from hearing about some of the wealthiest people on the planet barely holding it together.—
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But the Beige Book suggested that time may now be nigh, with businesses having exhausted their pre-tariff stockpiles and now have a need to pass the cost increases to consumers.—
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That led to a more open contest, and as legs began to tire and City spurned their own chances on the break, the momentum slowly turned Chelsea’s way.—
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Fast-twitch muscle fibers tire more quickly and are used when our bodies need greater force production over a smaller period of time, like a short ski run.—
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Check Drainage and Irrigate Poorly draining soil causes root rot and plant failure.—
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That organization often charges more for its services than county public guardians, which along with fees billed by lawyers working on the cases can quickly drain a person’s savings, the Tribune found.—
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It’s made from a lightweight polyester, rayon, and spandex blend that feels soft and supple like loungewear, but that’s appropriate to wear out of the house.—
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In orthopedics — new hips and new knees can do wonders when the original ones wear out.—
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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