TAPPED OUT Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

tapped out

adjective

Definition of tapped out

as in tired

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness the prosecutor was mentally and physically tapped out after the long trial

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Recent Examples of tapped out If your pockets are feeling a little tapped out after graduation, Father’s Day, and all the other June events, here are some under-$25 travel deals that don’t require you to spend a ton. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 But at this point in the draft, the player pool is tapped out. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026 The family begs for a twilight cruise, but the battery is already tapped out. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Flair tapped out and Morgan would advance to the Queen of the Ring final. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tapped out

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Adjective

Even more popular when, instead of a tired old video tribute — hats off to the Jackets for reading the room on this one — the arena cameras went straight to Marchenko during the next stoppage.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Murray says her own experience has made her more understanding when female colleagues seem more tired or irritable than usual, particularly when the behavior is out of character.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

The buck, tongue lolling, looked exhausted from chasing and breeding his doe.

— Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026
If a year in, the founder is still in every meeting and the new hire is the most exhausted person in the building, the company did not hire an operator.

— Ken Paskins, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhausted

Adjective

This time, Rome killed more than half a million, wiped out nearly 1,000 villages, and banned Jews from Jerusalem.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
After a hip injury wiped out his 2025 season and a new regime took over, his time in South Florida was over.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wiped out

Adjective

Sean Durzi scored 78 seconds in, Dylan Garand made 29 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the travel-weary Ducks 5-2 on Monday night to improve to 6-0-0 at home this fall.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Sean Durzi scored 78 seconds in, Dylan Garand made 29 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the travel-weary Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Monday night to improve to 6-0-0 at home this fall.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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