wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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The former child star appeared to be wearing minimal to no makeup, and her brown hair was worn down.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
His ability to finish runs and wear down defenses should give the Tigers a consistent late-game option.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
The better-than-expected inflation reading is welcome news for Americans worn down by the higher cost of living and who are fearful of whether tariffs will drive that higher.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
As for her glam, the Spanish royal’s hair was styled with a side part and worn down with natural waves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
His ability to finish runs and wear down defenses should give the Tigers a consistent late-game option.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
The better-than-expected inflation reading is welcome news for Americans worn down by the higher cost of living and who are fearful of whether tariffs will drive that higher.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
As for her glam, the Spanish royal’s hair was styled with a side part and worn down with natural waves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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