wear on

verb

wore on; worn on; wearing on; wears on
Synonyms of wear onnext

transitive verb

: irritate, fray
the constant beeping wore on my nerves

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One of my favorite looks to wear on repeat in summer is a beautifully tailored, matching set like this blazer style. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 The supple Italian leather, sugarcane midsole, and durable TPR outsoles are designed to provide hours of comfort and long-lasting wear on those warm summer days. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 Zayn would continue to work on the knee as the match wore on. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 Earlier in May, the brand released its Paisano Crème style, the exact pair of boots cofounder Sarah Means Ward wore on her wedding day last fall. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 In theory, the between-series rest should benefit the Hurricanes more and more as the series wears on and the physical toll amps up on Montreal. Max Bultman, New York Times, 22 May 2026 But Colbert couldn’t, ultimately, escape being Colbert as the episode wore on, and the final program sadly proved the case for his show’s obsolescence. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2026 The Rhode founder posted her take on the going-out look on Instagram, pairing a cute sheer blouse with the classic trouser pant trend that Jennifer Lawrence wears on repeat. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 May 2026

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