- present participle of exhaust.
exhausting
Example Sentences
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Some of the decline stems from people exhausting their benefits, but companies are hiring more workers and jobs have become a bit easier to find.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
As media has evolved alongside foodie-ism, it’s undeniably become an exhausting quest to find the best.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
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
In the afternoon, even walking through the market feels exhausting.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
She tootled up and down the shoreline, kicking at the waves and exhausting herself with joy.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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