fag

verb

ˈfag How to pronounce fag (audio)
Definition of fagnext
1
as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort the road crew fagged mightily to move the boulder out of the way

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2
as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of the long hike up the mountain had fagged us out

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  1. struggle
  2. wear
  3. labor
  4. kill
  5. work
  6. exhaust
  7. strive
  8. tire
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  • Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Terps lost eight games in 2024, struggling again in conference play under coach Mike Locksley.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggle
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  • Besides being favorites among consumers while they’re being worn, Cotton Incorporated’s Jennifer Lukowiak, director of supply chain marketing, says consumers also appreciate that as a natural fiber, cotton is inherently circular and biodegradable.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of wear
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  • That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of labor
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  • Since the war began, Israeli strikes have killed around 700 people tasked with protecting the trucks, according to local officials.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Only Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer supported by the Spanish crown, had led a circumnavigation of the globe before, although he was killed in the Philippines in 1521, and only his crew completed the journey.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of kill
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  • Less than two minutes later, the Lightning went to work on the power play and showed why their top unit is still a formidable threat despite Steven Stamkos’ departure.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film was shot in Atlanta and marked Lohan's first as a working mom.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of work
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  • In the 1790s, after about a decade of loyal service, many members of the corps were physically exhausted by the demands of their duties.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The company’s demand for talent likely exceeded these annual totals, but Congress has set a yearly limit on H-1B petitions that employers have exhausted for the past two decades.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of exhaust
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  • Callas always strived to make opera more accessible to the masses, and Larraín hopes to achieve the same with this film.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Talented golfer with disability strives to compete in able-bodied tournaments Kipp Popert has ascended to the summit of the disability golf world.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of strive
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  • Despite playing both ways this fall, Hunter doesn't seem to tire, maintaining his effectiveness throughout games.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Neither man seemed to tire much as the rigorous fight went five rounds, but Yan never appeared to show any wilt.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of tire
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“Fag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fag. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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