exhaust
verb (used with object)
to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person.
were exhausting
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past progressiveof exhaust.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In recent months, the company has faced criticism from users complaining that they were exhausting their usage quotas too quickly and having to pay high prices to continue.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
Responding to a post on X, Saracens Mavericks goalkeeper Quashie said the posts were "exhausting, disappointing and hurtful".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2023
Cooling systems across the country, now more urgently needed as climate change turns up the heat on already sweltering temperatures, were exhausting the grid.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
I didn’t realize until later that these conversations were exhausting and negative, so I pulled back, and noticed that when I didn’t text her first, she wouldn’t reach out.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2020
Just the boys’ voices on the bus were exhausting for me.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
