exhaust
verb (used with object)
to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person.
have exhausted
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present perfectof exhaust.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The findings, published in the journal Radiology, suggest that this technique could provide another option for patients who have exhausted conventional treatments but cannot or do not want to undergo knee replacement surgery.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
“These are folks who have exhausted all other avenues to employment, and we create a path forward,” said Maura Porcelli, senior director of workforce at the National Council on Aging.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
"We have exhausted all empty buildings, churches, local halls, everything like that, but unfortunately they are used for other community groups," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Ms. Szarama has supported the requirement of randomized superiority trials for emerging therapies such as CAR-T, even when patients have exhausted multiple prior treatments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Although rather touched, he was nevertheless quite relieved that Dudley appeared to have exhausted his ability to express his feelings.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
