wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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What to look for in a quality dog nail grinder
Grinding speed
Some grinders have a faster grinding speed, which quickly wears down the dog’s nail but offers less control.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Doormats are always made for outdoor use, but various climates will wear down the materials differently.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
Plus, the zippers remain smooth after dozens of trips, and the structure hasn’t worn down, which shows that the backpack is crafted from quality materials.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 July 2025
That means grabbing Ukraine's land and wearing down the morale of its people and communities through wave after wave of drone and missile attacks that have killed thousands of civilians, according to the United Nations.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Doormats are always made for outdoor use, but various climates will wear down the materials differently.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
Plus, the zippers remain smooth after dozens of trips, and the structure hasn’t worn down, which shows that the backpack is crafted from quality materials.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 July 2025
That means grabbing Ukraine's land and wearing down the morale of its people and communities through wave after wave of drone and missile attacks that have killed thousands of civilians, according to the United Nations.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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