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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Swift tapped Christian Louboutin for her custom shoes, the same fashion house that made her iconic jeweled boots worn on her Eras Tour. Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The breathable cotton tank features spaghetti straps and a comfy scoop neck that can be layered under linen button-downs, worn on its own, or styled over a T-shirt this summer (Gen Z loves a double-layered look). Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Security cameras filmed the suspect scouting the area several times beforehand, wearing the same masculine disguise worn on the night of the attack. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Australia found some threat at the end of the first half, as the youth from the Socceroos could benefit them as the game wears on against the older Egypt squad. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 As the days wore on, worst off were communities nearest the blaze. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 As shown above, this was a clear method of attack against DR Congo, but became an infrequent sight as the game wore on. Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The invasion of Canada As 1775 wore on, force came to join careful letters. Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Athleta is always stocked with laid-back, stylish finds that are perfect for wearing on flights, to weekend brunches, during outdoor walks and more. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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