exhaustion

noun

ig-ˈzȯs-chən How to pronounce exhaustion (audio)
Definition of exhaustionnext
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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Recent Examples of exhaustion Economic exhaustion and an atmosphere of fear have left virtually no part of Iranian existence untouched. — Greg Dixon, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 That means, for example, Jason and Lucia can gain or lose weight, build muscle and incur physical markers of exhaustion. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 The record-setting deployment has fueled reports of deteriorating mental health, exhaustion and shortages of basic supplies, highlighting the human toll of extended carrier operations in a distant war zone. — Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Effects stay with bodies beyond one shift The effects of heat and exhaustion can also add up. — Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhaustion
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fatigue
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  • Chaos fatigue isn’t the only side dish being served with the recent rash of court orders; chaos consequences appear to be on a platter as well.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • West Nile symptoms A full 80% of those infected may not show symptoms, but 20% have flu-like symptoms, such as a fever with headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or fatigue.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustion. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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