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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word jade distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of jade are exhaust, fatigue, tire, and weary. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

When can exhaust be used instead of jade?

In some situations, the words exhaust and jade are roughly equivalent. However, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

Where would fatigue be a reasonable alternative to jade?

Although the words fatigue and jade have much in common, fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

When might tire be a better fit than jade?

The meanings of tire and jade largely overlap; however, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

In what contexts can weary take the place of jade?

While the synonyms weary and jade are close in meaning, weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jade
Verb
There’s no real way to spin that Skeleton Crew is simply not a meaningful hit for Disney, and despite its quality, seems unlikely to get a second season despite positive reviews from both critics, and even jaded fans, thanks to the eternal viewership vs. cost problem. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 In Michigan and elsewhere, of course, many people are jaded after seeing rounds of brutal job cuts in the auto industry over the decades. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
After a physical altercation, the men set the home ablaze — with her inside — and escaped with a green safe, a Beretta handgun, an AK-47-style rifle, jade figurines and 2,000 rounds of ammunition, the FBI said. Faith Karimi, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025 Kindle Paperwhite has 16GB storage and comes in black, jade and raspberry colors. David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jade 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jade
Verb
  • Cancer, Mercury is expanding your worldview, and suddenly, small talk bores you.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The darkly satirical project is set on a long-haul flight between England and Australia where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • To freeze kernels of corn, remove the corn kernels from the cob.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
  • How To Serve Boiled Corn on the Cob Corn on the cob purists will just add a little salt and butter and call it a day.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
Noun
  • Swim Week solidified the coquette swim trend as one to watch for the next couple of summers.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 4 June 2024
  • The coquette trend is here to stay, according to Taylor Swift.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • This is a complicated play to decipher in real-time, with all the issues Kapil addresses, and by the end of a second act that feels a bit too long, your brain might start to tire.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
  • That process, however, could take up to 10 or 15 minutes, and sometimes, the dog never tired out and was brought back to the apartment without a good walk.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This summer, British model Lila Moss was spotted atop one of the neon green steeds; while award-winning fashion designer, Stella McCartney, was seen going for an evening ride around Notting Hill with Kate Hudson in 2023.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
  • From $61 An Evening of Dancing Horses spotlights world-class equestrians and their steeds performing choreographed routines to live music by Spinphony Electric String Quartet.
    Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Not only did diners want to enjoy her singing in the cabaret, no doubt many could not resist coming to see for themselves the soubrette who had inspired such fury in the late George VI.
    Olivia Williams, Town & Country, 1 June 2021
  • That show featured a song called 'The Yama Yama Man,’ in which chorus girls cavorted in Yama Yama suits while a soubrette sang about the creepy Yama Yama Man.
    Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2017
Verb
  • But this is a fanbase — and perhaps a team — wearied by near-misses.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • His name was Michael Jackson, a fact that seemed to weary him greatly.
    Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Hartman remained with the team at the morning skate, but won’t be speaking to the media until the matter is closed.
    Joe Smith, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
  • After Tuesday’s morning skate, the Bruins’ captain, who’ll be be wearing Canada’s maple leaf again for the upcoming Four Nations tourney, delivered some unvarnished truths about the stark differences between international competition and All-Star games.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Jade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jade. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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