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Examples of tire in a Sentence
IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
The Wolverines will look to tire out the Alabama defense with their ground game, led by running back Blake Corum.
—Sahil Kurup, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2024
If all of those books and documentaries tire the mind, a wordless spectacle might be in order.
—Kellina Moore, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
Phoenix appeared to have tired himself out after playing in his new ball pit with his mom, which was shown in footage shared by Hilton earlier on in the day.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
The horsemen are a key part of Spanish bullfighting, to tire the bull ahead of its final death at the hands of the matador.
—Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024
With minimal rain expected, families have the opportunity to tire their kids out with a day in the sun.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2024
Johnson scored 13 of his points in the quarter, as the Raider defense seemed to tire out the Gators.
—Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2024
Aim for one that’s lightweight so your arm doesn’t tire out before the wrinkles get out of your clothing.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024
All-terrain, 17-inch tires are now standard and the manufacturer has added more rugged design features.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
These practices and more created a shining company culture that became legendary and was positively acknowledged within the commercial retail tire industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
In March, a United Airlines Boeing 777 plane lost a tire shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024
Joey Logano and William Byron only took two tires at this stage break pit stop.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2024
That top speed is electrically limited, too, mostly due to tire compounds.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
The veteran defense attorney — who has made a career of defending police officers from prosecution in excessive force cases — noted the car’s tires were turned toward his client.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle’s weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Verb (1)
Middle English tyren, from Old English tēorian, tȳrian
Noun (1)
Middle English, probably from tire entry 3
Noun (2)
Middle English, short for attire
Verb (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Tire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tire. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
tire
2 of 2 noun
Medical Definition
tire
verb
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Nglish: Translation of tire for Spanish Speakers
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