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Definitions

burn out

VERB
become drained
Synonyms
WEAK
become exhausted exhaust fatigue get tired grow weary run down run out of steam stress out tire wear down wear out

Example Sentences

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“Otherwise, you’ll burn out and abandon it altogether.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The U.S. is facing a critical shortage in hospital staff, with the ranks of registered nurses and other medical personnel having plummeted post-pandemic, often due to burn out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

"It almost looked like it was just sitting on the surface. It was going to burn out."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

While the aging populations’ healthcare needs rise, hospitals are looking for ways to deal with persistent worker shortages that can burn out clinicians and delay care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

“Lantern wouldn’t burn out in this time,” the boy said.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong