tire
verb (used with object)
to reduce or exhaust the strength of, as by exertion; make weary; fatigue (often followed byout ).
Example Sentences
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A notoriously tiring stairway leading to the Trinity from the train station is also being replaced by an escalator.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
"Sleep may appear peaceful, but the brain is highly active -- especially when dreaming. We were intrigued by this paradox, and wanted to look into the scientific basis behind why dreaming is somehow tiring."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
While Walker admits two-show days can be tiring and she spends a lot of time concentrating on “energy conservation,” the performance itself is a joy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Miraz guided the tail superbly for his 65 from 154 balls as the Bangladesh lower order frustrated Australia's tiring bowling attack.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
My mother, especially, grew very fond of her and came to see us often, although it meant travelling several hours in a bullock cart, which is very tiring when one is no longer young.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
