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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Warm, soft, and timeless, this full-zip hoodie is perfect for wearing on a chilly plane, then tossing in a suitcase after the flight. Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 As the year wears on, heat from the ocean increases the odds of flooding rains in California, and northward shifts in oceanic currents indirectly caused by El Niño will drive sea levels higher along the Pacific Coast. Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2026 Shoppers note that the material is not see-through, yet is still light enough to wear on the hottest days of the year. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026 Ahead, dive into our favorite summer-in-the-city looks inspired by Olivia Wilde—all ready to wear on repeat. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wear on

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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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