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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Meanwhile, a low-luster finish gives paint a subtle sheen that wears off over time, while minimizing overall fading because the paint is better protected from the elements.
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Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
But when the sedation finally started to wear off, Logan finally started to stir.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The shoes accompanied a silky black midi skirt, a simple gray sweater, a thick dark turquoise belt and a long furry gray coat worn off her shoulders.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
After over a decade of swiping for love, the initial novelty has worn off.
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
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Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
But when the sedation finally started to wear off, Logan finally started to stir.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The shoes accompanied a silky black midi skirt, a simple gray sweater, a thick dark turquoise belt and a long furry gray coat worn off her shoulders.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
After over a decade of swiping for love, the initial novelty has worn off.
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Wear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20off. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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