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outwears

verb

present tense third-person singular of outwear
1
as in survives
to last longer than these running shoes have outworn any others that I have ever bought

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2
as in wears
to use up all the physical energy of a daily grind that would outwear anybody

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwears
  1. survives
  2. wears
  3. outlives
  4. kills
  5. outlasts
  6. tires
  7. exhausts
Verb
  • Of course, no budget survives an entire year exactly as written.
    — David Crown, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Already, in South Africa, an ostrich flock that survives bird flu would only be quarantined and rigorously tested for reinfection, not slaughtered.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of survives
Verb
  • The Sierra follows the same basic recipe but wears it in typical GMC fashion, with that enormous signature grille, vertical lighting elements, and a more polished, upscale appearance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One team member, who usually wears medium-to-large coats, fit comfortably in a size small with room to spare.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of wears
Verb
  • Only value builds wealth that outlives the work, that funds a legacy instead of a lifestyle, that seats you at the table instead of leaving you outside it.
    — Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • An investment that made perfect sense at the time outlives its usefulness.
    — byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of outlives
Verb
  • But hypertension kills silently, one person at a time, and is the precursor to many heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
    — Garth Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Hydrogen peroxide acts as a mild disinfectant that kills mold and bacteria and is very helpful for light staining.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of kills
Verb
  • In the long run, integrity builds stronger relationships, attracts the right opportunities and creates a reputation that outlasts any marketing hype.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In a men’s semifinal match, Roger Federer outlasts Juan Martin del Potro in a 19-17 final set and clinches his first Olympic singles medal.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlasts
Verb
  • While the concept has always had Fox shocks, it was first seen with Maxxis rubber, and subsequently with Schwalbe Tacky Chan downhill tires on DT Swiss wheels last year.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of tires
Verb
  • If a bureaucratic process exhausts whatever time a citizen has available, then benefits are lost or rights are denied.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because even ordinary winds – and far worse, storms and earthquakes – cause tall buildings to sway, which ruins people’s concentration, wrecks their mood, and even exhausts them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of exhausts
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“Outwears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwears. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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