wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Though the story wears down its tread, strong performances elevate the material.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Over time, the analog sticks' internals wore down, leading to frustratingly inaccurate controls.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Broome wore down and could not keep pace with Clayton, his fellow All-American and fellow south central Florida native.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Chondroitin sulfate has become increasingly popular for managing joint pain, particularly related to osteoarthritis (when the protective cartilage within the joints wears down over time).
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Over time, the analog sticks' internals wore down, leading to frustratingly inaccurate controls.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Broome wore down and could not keep pace with Clayton, his fellow All-American and fellow south central Florida native.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Chondroitin sulfate has become increasingly popular for managing joint pain, particularly related to osteoarthritis (when the protective cartilage within the joints wears down over time).
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear down
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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