tapped out

adjective

Definition of tapped outnext
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness the prosecutor was mentally and physically tapped out after the long trial

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Recent Examples of tapped out But at this point in the draft, the player pool is tapped out. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026 The family begs for a twilight cruise, but the battery is already tapped out. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Flair tapped out and Morgan would advance to the Queen of the Ring final. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 Multiple bars across the city told The Star that many fans had tapped out amidst the teams 6-11 season. — Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tapped out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapped out
  1. tired
  2. exhausted
  3. wiped out
  4. drained
  5. weary
Adjective
  • That was especially common among Group of 6 fans, who are tired of watching their best players and coaches getting poached by wealthier programs.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As the fascination with Ernetti grows into something unhealthy, Béatrice subtly grows more tired, more distracted, more irritable and desperate for answers, small changes Sellier conveys with a smart sense of restraint.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • These folks are good-natured and well-intentioned, but don’t seem to have a clue as to how their conduct left us exhausted and feeling ignored.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This unique take on ceviche quite literally revived my very exhausted body.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Adjective
  • Chinese mega profits have almost been wiped out while production in Germany has become uneconomic.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty Images For the better part of a year, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has been hearing that his company could get wiped out by AI.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wiped out
Adjective
  • Next, let the butter melt and place the hot, drained ears of corn in the stockpot.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Feeling mentally drained or physically exhausted is something everyone experiences from time to time.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of drained
Adjective
  • Fall is the perfect time to revive summer-weary lawns by aerating and overseeding.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Mozeliak has no idea whether Kroenke might invite him to stay, but for now the plan of rebuilding the team and reorganizing the front office remains on course, in the interest of serving fans weary and frustrated after 12 consecutive losing seasons.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of weary

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“Tapped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapped%20out. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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