wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Flashing is attached with caulk, which wears down over time.
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Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
Her signature light brown hair was worn down with voluminous waves.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
What to Consider The plastic tongue wears down with regular use.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
The depth advantage proved helpful for wearing down the Raiders on offense.
—Jake Shindel, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024
Over time this covering may gradually wear down, and if the joint is injured the process can be greatly accelerated.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024
When King drew a red card for taking a backward swipe at Wave rookie defender Hanna Lundkvist, the Wave gained a rare chance to wear down their opponent.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Cons The scrubbing pads wear down fairly quickly with intense cleaning.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Her honey-blonde hair was worn down and loose in her signature waves.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
Her signature light brown hair was worn down with voluminous waves.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
What to Consider The plastic tongue wears down with regular use.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
The depth advantage proved helpful for wearing down the Raiders on offense.
—Jake Shindel, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024
Over time this covering may gradually wear down, and if the joint is injured the process can be greatly accelerated.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024
When King drew a red card for taking a backward swipe at Wave rookie defender Hanna Lundkvist, the Wave gained a rare chance to wear down their opponent.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Cons The scrubbing pads wear down fairly quickly with intense cleaning.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Her honey-blonde hair was worn down and loose in her signature waves.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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