weary of
phrasal verb
wearied of; wearying of; wearies of
: to become bored by (something) : to stop being interested in (something)
He quickly wearied of answering their questions.
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All the years on social media platforms have left us weary of the digital world and craving something more tangible.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Authentic Brands Group then purchased the mega Orange County surf brands in 2023, causing nervousness in the surf industry, with long-timers weary of a corporate takeover that would put profit over its core customers.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
Football fans had grown weary of the ultra-successful team playing in its eighth straight conference title game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2025
Helen Epstein, 77, of Lexington, Mass., has wearied of driving an hour through traffic to and from Massachusetts General Hospital.
—Paula Span, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Authentic Brands Group then purchased the mega Orange County surf brands in 2023, causing nervousness in the surf industry, with long-timers weary of a corporate takeover that would put profit over its core customers.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
Football fans had grown weary of the ultra-successful team playing in its eighth straight conference title game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2025
Helen Epstein, 77, of Lexington, Mass., has wearied of driving an hour through traffic to and from Massachusetts General Hospital.
—Paula Span, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Weary of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weary%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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