Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: draining

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Although depression can be physically draining, exercise is an excellent way to boost your mood and increase motivation.

Source: https://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health/depression/how-get-motivated-when-depressed

A similar bradyseism occurred four decades ago, where magma chambers filling and draining deep below the Earth's surface prompted the evacuation of 40,000 people.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/fears-supervolcano-blow-leaving-on-31302757

At a heated Alpine Planning Group meeting, Sweetwater officials promised to reopen the lake, but wouldn’t set a date to restock fish killed by draining, nor pledge not to drain the lake to dead pool status again.

Source: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/2023-stories-year

Backing up just five days after an emotionally draining Anzac-Day defeat to the Roosters, the Dragons struggled to build any pressure with or without the ball despite persistently finding a way to stay in the contest.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8177328/dragons-slump-to-fourth-straight-loss-to-bulldogs-at-win-stadium/?src=rss

But actually, when you look at the macroeconomics of a situation like healthcare, we are draining money by constantly recruiting, training then not retaining staff.

Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2023/02/08/could-2023-see-the-four-day-working-week-move-from-trials-to-mainstream/

But either type of action would be very draining for U.S. resources in the short term, at a time when, according to defense testimony, we are overstretched to replenish the U.S. stocks being prioritized for Ukraine.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/analysis/j-e-dyer/israel-rumors-of-war-in-a-world-transformed/2023/04/16/

But Massie responded, going down field and draining the majority of the remaining four minutes in the half, getting to the 5 where Chesser found his way into the endzone.

Source: https://www.wnewsj.com/2023/09/09/week-4-football-final-clinton-massie-28-mt-healthy-26/

Chest drains are tubes inserted into patients’ chest cavities to help them breath by draining away fluids such as water, blood and pus.

Source: https://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/health/lessons-from-treating-covid-19-patients-in-nottingham-could-save-many-more-lives-4142351

Chronic and life-threatening disease is physically, emotionally, and financially draining.

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/03/minnesota-lawmakers-should-act-to-ban-copay-accumulators-to-help-those-with-chronic-illnesses/

Combat is very similar to Bloodborne, including the fact that blocking is discouraged, by quickly draining your stamina, and you get some of your health back if you immediately counterattack when injured.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/20/lies-of-p-review-the-puppet-version-of-bloodborne-19528521/

Every year tens of thousands of college students decide that they don't like it here and they move on, draining our community of brainpower and economic activity.

Source: https://kfyo.com/ixp/157/p/lulubbock-citizens-are-entitled-to-want-more-for-their-town/

For his next tip, he advised draining the poached egg on kitchen paper instead of toast, to prevent it from getting soggy.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-12478371/Im-Michelin-starred-chef-make-perfect-poached-egg-just-two-minutes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

For O’Brien, a walkout would mean dipping into the Teamsters’ $350-million strike fund, draining him of valuable resources for his expected campaign to organize Amazon.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/jul/02/ups-labor-talks-heat-up-as-both-sides-race-to-prevent-first-strike-in-25-years/

He's asking for a cap on fees to be established, that way these companies can't keep raising their prices and draining our pockets.

Source: https://wibx950.com/ixp/39/p/ticket-fees-price-cap-new-york/

He’s averaging 14.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, while draining a ridiculous 43.8% of the 4.9 deep balls he’s launched per game.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-finals-2023-primer-everything-to-know-about-the-miami-heat

How lethargy works, how fatigue impacts you, how going to the hospital multiple times can be draining.

Source: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/real-life/i-came-back-holiday-needed-8505954

Hundred-Hand Slap is exceptional at draining an opponent’s Drive Gauge.

Source: https://gamerant.com/street-fighter-6-guide-e-honda-move-list-combos-tips/

If they were capable of draining power into their bodies, they wouldn’t have had any need for the axes.

Source: https://screenrant.com/godzilla-vs-kong-2-villain-ate-godzillas-ancestors-theory/