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burn out

VERB
become drained
Synonyms
WEAK
become exhausted exhaust fatigue get tired grow weary run down run out of steam stress out tire wear down wear out

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A specialist carried out an ultrasound but "couldn't diagnose it from that," she said, "but she had enough evidence to suggest surgery the next day to one, diagnose and two, burn out the tissue".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Otherwise, you’ll burn out and abandon it altogether.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

While the aging populations’ healthcare needs rise, hospitals are looking for ways to deal with persistent worker shortages that can burn out clinicians and delay care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Undoubtedly, the tool is valuable, but it’s also a quick way to burn out.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

It took a long time to burn out.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover