- present participle of exhaust.
exhausting
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So, too, are the movies that depict journalism’s procedures and how arduous and exhausting they are.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
As difficult and exhausting as mourning rituals can be, they create a structure that prevents us from ignoring grief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Yet supporting Angel City, she says, has been as exhausting as it has been exciting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
DIY influencer Jasmine Gurney has documented an impressive and exhausting sounding list of tasks on Instagram.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
I know I messed up our friendship, but Emma’s dedication to ignoring me is exhausting.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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