wear on

verb

wore on; worn on; wearing on; wears on

transitive verb

: irritate, fray

the constant beeping wore on my nerves

Examples of wear on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On overcast afternoons, the sky often brightened as the evening wore on, as if the world were turning in reverse. — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

As Florida’s summer of data center backlash has worn on, residents fighting the warehouses have found reasons for hope. — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

As the night wore on, Hurtado’s wife began to feel ill and went into the restroom shortly before the club was set to close. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for wear on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon