wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Of course, the resemblance was uncanny, from their matching smiles to their auburn-red hair, which Julia wore down in loose waves and Emma styled in a messy ponytail.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Overstating urgency wears down trust.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Throughout the writhing and the screaming, Julia’s fortitude wears down a defiant Davina, whose history with Lovat feeds the moment.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Overstating urgency wears down trust.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Throughout the writhing and the screaming, Julia’s fortitude wears down a defiant Davina, whose history with Lovat feeds the moment.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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