wear off
phrasal verb
wore off; worn off; wearing off; wears off
: to gradually decrease, disappear, or stop
The painkillers wore off after a couple of hours.
The shine on the leather will wear off pretty quickly.
After you drive a new car for a while, the novelty wears off.
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After the initial pressure to perform wears off, content creation turns fun again.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
How to Waterproof a Rain Jacket Most rain jackets will come pre-waterproofed, but over time, the DWR finish wears off with use.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Before the adrenaline wears off, taking a deep breath and assessing the situation to ensure your safety and others’ safety is essential.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
With the dip in progesterone during perimenopause and menopause, the calming effect can wear off, and migraines (and your mood) can feel worse.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
How to Waterproof a Rain Jacket Most rain jackets will come pre-waterproofed, but over time, the DWR finish wears off with use.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Before the adrenaline wears off, taking a deep breath and assessing the situation to ensure your safety and others’ safety is essential.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
With the dip in progesterone during perimenopause and menopause, the calming effect can wear off, and migraines (and your mood) can feel worse.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Wear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20off. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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