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as in wears
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone
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as in drains
to make complete use of
we had been at the theme park barely for two hours, and we were on the verge of exhausting our spending money
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Recent Examples of exhausts
Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The psychosis occurs when the mania exhausts itself, when the encounter with reality is the only thing left for it (and mania fears reality more than anything else).
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausts
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In the skies, every movement consumes precious energy, and there isn’t much of it.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Each is necessary and consumes daily chunks of time, but each has the option for delegation or automation.Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Set in 1950, Queer follows William Lee (Craig), an American expat in Mexico City, who spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Apart from a handful of songs, Gaga spends most of the movie in the literal background.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This daily process keeps me aligned with my goals and reduces unnecessary stress.Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As sea ice disappears, it is replaced by a growing expanse of dark ocean water that absorbs sunlight rather than reflecting it.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Its 360-degree wheels are sturdy and smooth, and an exterior polycarbonate shell absorbs bumps and collisions with ease.Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
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Automated Back-Office Operations AI uses advanced analytics and machine learning to add efficiency to back-office operations, increasing productivity and reducing costs.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Roadway also uses truck-scanning technology to ensure vehicles are in top condition before each job.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Exhausts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausts. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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