as in fatigue
a complete depletion of energy or strength
with all of the work and activity that the holiday season brings, the working couple was on the point of exhaustion
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Nicky’s asleep because exhaustion is a hallmark of the contented child — making core memories is hard work.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
As far as looking at the movement, the special does speak to a tiredness and exhaustion within it.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Helping your sister with child care, attending a block party, or catching up with a friend could carry too high a likelihood of social exhaustion, awkwardness, and conflict.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Success may often come at the expense of physical and mental health, as entrepreneurs push through exhaustion in the name of the grind.
—Goro Gupta, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
As far as looking at the movement, the special does speak to a tiredness and exhaustion within it.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Helping your sister with child care, attending a block party, or catching up with a friend could carry too high a likelihood of social exhaustion, awkwardness, and conflict.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Success may often come at the expense of physical and mental health, as entrepreneurs push through exhaustion in the name of the grind.
—Goro Gupta, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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