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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
I am just too weary to do any more work tonight
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as in bored
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
I am totally weary of this constant bickering
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as in tiring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a weary march through a lot of boring facts and figures
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as in to bore
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
these constant complaints are really wearying me
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
a whole day of hard physical labor had thoroughly wearied her
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Recent Examples of weary
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
That reputation began in 70 C.E. when the mineral springs were directed into a massive bathhouse for weary Roman soldiers.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Americans have grown weary; not just of the news, but also of the entire miserable chore of learning about it.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
That reputation began in 70 C.E. when the mineral springs were directed into a massive bathhouse for weary Roman soldiers.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
His name was Michael Jackson, a fact that seemed to weary him greatly.
—Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weary
Adjective
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Robbins was mostly Black, a place built by Black people who were tired of racial conflict in Chicago.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Was Michelle ever tired of using the vibrator all the time in the show?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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The standard heartwarming and humorous animal story unfolds as the penguin — eventually named Juan Salvador — forces Tom out of his grumpy, bored existence.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Though structure has its place, allowing your kids to be bored and to take ownership of their time from an early age is one of the best ways to foster independence and creativity.—
Theo Wolf, Contributor,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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Of course, going from shows to pickleball classes to after-hours jam sessions at B.B. King’s Blues Club can be tiring.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sanchez added a selfie from bed, sharing how tiring her pregnancy is.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially single, weeks after settling divorce Reiterating that there was no huge, singular issue to blame for their split, Affleck argued that the details behind their breakup would probably bore most people.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Now, at 35 years old, those days of recognition are in the review mirror for Meri, an enthroned diva who can’t let go of the past and is bored by her mundane present.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jackson has worn that same number throughout his football career and has won two MVPs with it.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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King Charles cant get involved in Prince Harrys security woes: author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Factors like dehydration, sugar crashes, caffeine withdrawal and tolerance, and sleep cycle disruption can actually leave you more exhausted after an energy drink.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Anything that isn’t someone bleeding out is boring to them, that kind of thing.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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But here, it’s all viewed through a workplace-comedy format, which captures the kind of boring ordinariness of typical medical care while also getting at some of the big frustrations of understaffing.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sophomore Madison Booker can match Hidalgo and Miles shot-for-shot, and Texas’ defensive pressure frequently tires opponents.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lack of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from poor circulation can cause the muscles to tire sooner and can create feelings of exhaustion.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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