as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
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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 -
To be fair, goalies wore more modern-day uniforms in Gretzky's final seasons, and two years before Ovechkin entered the NHL, the length of goalie pads was limited to 38 inches.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Rick kills one of the security men, as Chelsea is shot in the chest.—
Colleen Kratofil,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In Arkansas, a 5-year-old was killed Saturday by storms in the capital of Little Rock.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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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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The game lasts about two minutes in total before the AI calls it a day, exhausted from generating the worst gaming experience possible.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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His aunt is exhausted, unsteady on her feet, her eyes red.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Those shifts are burning out your leaders and tearing apart your teams.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But mainly, Israel’s reservists are exhausted and burned out.—
Amos Harel,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Apr. 2025
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In fact, most experienced DIYers can knock out this renovation themselves, which increases the ROI potential.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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The interior buildout was $5.7 million, not including the cost of knocking out the wall and building the exterior shell.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Until then, the negative effects of import taxes such as rising unemployment and a slowing economy will drain trillions of dollars from the revenues the administration hopes to raise.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Former President Joe Biden drained the reserve of more than 40% of its capacity when gas prices reached record highs, averaging more than $5 a gallon across the U.S. in June 2022.—
Dan McCaleb | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Three Gators guards, including SEC Tournament MVP Walter Clayton Jr., are legit threats offensively, and Florida also boasts four tough bigs that can wear out even the most physical opponents (just ask Alabama and Tennessee).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Tucker (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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