as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wear out
Why cost per wear could reshape sustainable fashion Clothing is a consumable good that wears out, so it can reasonably be judged on a unit-price basis.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Because clothing is a consumable good that wears out, it can reasonably be evaluated on a unit-price basis, much like cost per use.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Long before Rudd unknowingly ingests psychedelic drugs and nearly kills Josh, with Marcus having to perform an emergency tracheotomy, Little Brother has long worn out its welcome.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
But by 1972, Clayton-Thomas was worn out by the group's extensive touring and left the band.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Because clothing is a consumable good that wears out, it can reasonably be evaluated on a unit-price basis, much like cost per use.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Long before Rudd unknowingly ingests psychedelic drugs and nearly kills Josh, with Marcus having to perform an emergency tracheotomy, Little Brother has long worn out its welcome.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
But by 1972, Clayton-Thomas was worn out by the group's extensive touring and left the band.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.
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The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
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The one-two punch wreaked massive destruction throughout the region, killing at least 235 and wounding more than 4,300.
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In the race itself, Evenepoel and fellow escapee Mathieu van der Poel were criticised for working alongside eventual winner Pogačar, rather than attempting to force the Slovenian to do all the work and tire himself out.
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On Independence Day, take your pet for a long walk or enjoy a play session to tire them out before nightfall and the accompanying noise.
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In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).
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For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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Pictures posted online showed a fire burning out of control at the top of the building on the central Shevchenko Boulevard.
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Some individuals feel burned out from corporate jobs, while others seek additional income or greater control over their schedules.
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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