exhaust
verb (used with object)
to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person.
is exhausting
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present progressiveof exhaust (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Finding the perfect position appeasing those on either side of an issue is exhausting work and prone to error.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Hope” is exhausting and ridiculous, but the kind of thing you have to see to believe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
The constant trolling for attention and approval is exhausting.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
As a spectacle, it’s as exhilarating as it is exhausting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
I know I messed up our friendship, but Emma’s dedication to ignoring me is exhausting.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
