exhaust
verb
ex·haust
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exhausted;
exhausting;
exhausts
Definition of exhaust
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to consume entirely : use up
exhausted our funds in a week
b
: to tire extremely or completely
exhausted by overwork
c
: to deprive of a valuable quality or constituent
exhaust a soil of fertility
2a
: to draw off or let out completely
b
: to empty by drawing off the contents
specifically
: to create a vacuum in
3a
: to consider or discuss (a subject) thoroughly or completely
b
: to try out the whole number of
exhausted all the possibilities
exhaust
nounDefinition of exhaust (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the escape of used gas or vapor from an engine
b
: the gas or vapor thus escaping
2a
: the conduit through which used gases escape
b
: an arrangement for removing fumes, dusts, or odors from an enclosure
3
: exhaustion
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Other Words from exhaust
Verb
exhauster
noun
exhaustibility
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exhaustible
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Synonyms for exhaust
Synonyms: Verb
break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, fag, fatigue, frazzle, harass, kill, knock out, outwear, tire, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, weary
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Examples of exhaust in a Sentence
Verb
If they keep spending this way, they'll exhaust their savings. He can talk about baseball for hours and still feel that he hasn't exhausted the subject .Noun
diesel exhaust from passing trucks There's a problem with the car's exhaust.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
You’re exhausted by travel, by family dynamics, by the brittle tedium of being yourself in an unfamiliar place. — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, "I’ve seen plenty of beautiful artworks. But the Matisse Chapel overwhelmed me.," 8 Aug. 2019 The last few days have been emotionally exhausting, Martinez said. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, "Gilroy grapples with knowing shooter was one of their own," 1 Aug. 2019 This was difficult because her mother was exhausted by trying to travel through the rough terrain, her daughter explained. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Rescued California camper says she fled a stranger threatening her with a knife," 16 July 2019 Republicans are particularly exhausted by Trump news, an earlier Pew poll found. — Amanda Shendruk, Quartz, "Data show Trump is right, fewer people like his tweets now," 14 July 2019 In 1914, the U.S. government said oil reserves would be exhausted by 1924. — George Will, Twin Cities, "George Will: Scarcities are recyclable excuses for expanding government," 13 June 2019 The president responded by offering some concessions, but argued that the age hike is necessary because rising life expectancy in Russia could exhaust pension resources if the eligibility age remains the same. — Fox News, "Russian rights group says over 1,000 detained at protests," 10 Sep. 2018 The city also argues that MLO has failed to mitigate damages or exhaust all administrative remedies through city government. — Robert Higgs, cleveland.com, "Cleveland denies accusation it destroyed developer’s property value by improperly eliminating street," 30 July 2019 Earlier this year, Smart was denied a sentence reduction hearing for a second time, exhausting her judicial appeal options. — NBC News, "Pamela Smart, serving life for recruiting teen to kill husband: Taking blame won't 'ever be enough'," 29 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The research demonstrated the fragments may become airborne in a way similar to dust, pollen and fine particulate matter from vehicle exhausts. — Frank Jordans, Anchorage Daily News, "The atmosphere is carrying microplastics into the Arctic, scientists say," 15 Aug. 2019 Oregon’s most powerful industries have killed, weakened or stalled efforts to deal with climate change, disappearing bird habitat, cancer-causing diesel exhaust, industrial air pollution, oil spill planning and weed killers sprayed from helicopters. — Rob Davis | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Oregon Democrats call for “substantial regulation” of money in state politics," 15 Aug. 2019 The research demonstrated the fragments may become airborne in a way similar to dust, pollen and fine particulate matter from vehicle exhausts. — Washington Post, "Pure as snow? Scientists say air carrying plastics to Arctic," 15 Aug. 2019 Its exhaust ports were narrowed into tight slits to minimize detection by infrared systems. — Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, "Why the F-117 Nighthawk Is Such a Badass Plane," 12 Aug. 2019 Navy strike group pilots also reported seeing strange objects flying above 30,000 feet at hypersonic speeds with no visible engine or infrared exhaust fumes, according to the New York Times. — Fox News, "Bernie Sanders pledges to reveal info on aliens if he wins in 2020," 8 Aug. 2019 Pastel-coloured vintage cars speed by, spewing exhaust fumes into the oppressive midday heat. — Anastasia Miari, 1843, "Magic grannies are stopping Cuba going hungry," 7 Aug. 2019 No power outages were reported in the Edgemere area as of 10 a.m., according to Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. Carbon monoxide is produced anytime fuel is burned, and can build up dangerously if exhaust isn’t properly ventilated. — Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com, "Nine people taken to Shock Trauma as high carbon monoxide levels reported in Edgemere homes," 4 Aug. 2019 The machined tone of the engine never disturbs with its quiet exhaust tone. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV: a royal rite of passage," 2 Aug. 2019