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as in exhausted
lacking bodily energy or motivation
as the heat wave wore on, everyone really started to feel enervated
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
months of recovery in the hospital had rendered the soldiers enervated and unfit
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as in undermined
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
a lifetime of working in dreary jobs had enervated his very soul
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as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of
the surgery really enervated me for weeks afterwards
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This stellar remnant is a white dwarf, the exhausted stellar core left over when a star around the same mass as the sun runs out of the fuel for nuclear fusion and sheds its outer layers.—
Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, an exhausted fan base watches on.—
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Its formula of ceramides, astaxanthin, and arginine strengthen, provide elasticity, and heal weak or broken hair.—
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These winds could occasionally trigger minor (G1-level) geomagnetic storm activity, though displays are expected to be weaker and more sporadic than those seen over the weekend.—
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Union leaders are harassed and arrested, workplaces remain perilous, and bargaining is undermined by intimidation and retaliation.—
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Among them were her dissatisfaction with celebrity culture, her sense that her dignity was being undermined by the media — and, crucially, a gesture toward Cydney Bernard, whom Foster thanked by name and identified as her ex-partner and co-parent.—
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Complimentary data from uGMRT reveals a very steep radio spectrum indicative of old, weakened plasma particles.—
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The body tries to repair the damage, but healing is often slow and incomplete, leaving the bone weakened and vulnerable to collapse or deformity — changes that can lead to lasting hip problems.—
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That includes fewer tired drivers on overnight routes, more predictable freight movement and potentially safer highways over time.—
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The tired hosts will be delighted.—
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The feeble job market may be keeping wage growth subdued, some economists point out.—
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The reality is that although Venezuela has vast reserves—about 17% of the entire planet’s oil is under Venezuelan soil—its production is feeble.—
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
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This vast gulf between us, not just as Americans but as human beings, has drained me of hope.—
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An Educational Tool As Wikipedia’s use grew, some educators softened their stance, encouraging its use to find leads to sources that students could dig into directly.—
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Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.—
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“Enervated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enervated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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