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
According to the criminal complaint, Jacobson drove through the scene of the crash, hitting and dragging Aiken, damaging his car’s exhaust pipe. — Deanna Weniger, Twin Cities, "Roseville motorist who left scene after striking pedestrian in fatal January crash is charged," 6 Sep. 2019 According to the 2019 Trustees report, Social Security now sits less than 16 years away from completely exhausting the nearly $2.9 trillion in asset reserves that have been built up since inception. — Sean Williams, USA TODAY, "Trump's latest idea could put Social Security in a serious bind," 6 Sep. 2019 Philippe becomes the first of many characters to abandon Erik, exhausted by his friend’s antagonistic approach to life. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, "Rewriting the ‘Boy Genius’," 1 Sep. 2019 With his notebook in hand, the sculpture of Darwin is seated on a bench, as if he's just exhausted himself touring the show. — Rachael Lallensack, Smithsonian, "Here Are 12 Things You Might Miss in the Smithsonian’s New Fossil Hall," 7 June 2019 Such a simple thing as providing a meal will take one thing off the Riggleman’s plate and help them not exhaust themselves trying to do everything for themselves. — Susan Harrison, baltimoresun.com, "Neighbors welcome to pitch in to help boy hit by car while riding his bike," 7 June 2019 Les Maruo exhausted his eligibility, and leading tackler Josiah Tauaefa decided to leave for the NFL after his junior year. — Greg Luca, ExpressNews.com, "Former UTSA walk-on LaDarian McFarland answers challenge, claims starting linebacker spot," 28 Aug. 2019 Not to say there weren’t times when Sherman took things too far—the Seahawks felt Sherman crossed the line for once threatening to ruin a reporter’s career; spats with teammates were mostly brotherly but could be emotionally exhausting. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "100 Figures Who Shaped the NFL’s First Century," 28 Aug. 2019 Redshirt sophomore Bentavious Thompson could take on a bigger role following the departure of Taj McGowan, who exhausted his eligibility last season. — Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, "UCF features a wealth of experience, physicality among the running backs group," 22 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
About 50% of the Roxor’s content is sourced in the United States, including exhaust system, paint, tires, tops, glass, Warn winches and locking hubs. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Jeep-like ATV looks like a toy — but Mahindra means business," 31 Aug. 2019 In addition, the city has budgeted for the installation of a new exhaust system, a new filter and a sub-grade surge chamber. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "One of the city’s oldest public pools is slated to get millions in mandatory fixes," 30 Aug. 2019 Among the tricks Shelby didn’t have back in the mid-60s were 2020’s active exhaust system that lets the driver revel in that V8 soundtrack and the five drive modes that optimize the Tremec transmission and active suspension. — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Red-carpet rockets: Is 500 hp now theadmission price to supercar club?," 30 Aug. 2019 The colorless, odorless gas is produced in high concentrations in piston-engine planes, but is removed through the exhaust system. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Emiliano Sala had high carbon monoxide level at time of fatal crash," 14 Aug. 2019 The developer has spent almost $1 million in construction costs for infrastructure like gas, electrical, water, exhaust hood, floor drains, grease traps. — Roland Li, SFChronicle.com, "Chain store bans in San Francisco leave more shops empty, critics say," 7 July 2019 What started as a $2 million project has ballooned to $4 million, with most of the additional costs going toward providing adequate water and power for the individual booths and the large commercial kitchen, as well as multiple exhaust hoods. — J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle, "SF’s La Cocina Tenderloin marketplace project hits roadblock," 5 May 2018 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, indus