1
as in to erode
to damage or diminish by continued friction
all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
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2
as in to kill
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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3
as in to tolerate
British
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it
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1
as in corrosion
the result of long and hard use
after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
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2
as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
The bride wore a shimmering brocade corset dress from Schiaparelli’s most recent couture collection.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
In addition to yarns, Woolmark also tested the process on fabrics and garments to ensure color performance and long-lasting wear.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Verb
He was last seen wearing blue headphones, a blue surgical mask, a black North Face jacket, light-wash camo pants and gray sneakers.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
The bride wore a shimmering brocade corset dress from Schiaparelli’s most recent couture collection.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Noun
The shoes, which range from $255 to $345, only caused slight rubbing for the first wear, but then shaped themselves to her feet, thanks to the Italian leather.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
In addition to yarns, Woolmark also tested the process on fabrics and garments to ensure color performance and long-lasting wear.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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Chatterjee notes that this is a brand with strong retention but declining acquisition potential due to eroding external perception.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Many of his directives this term have closely mirrored Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda that explicitly prioritizes eroding LGBTQ rights.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Gaza’s Health Ministry on Sunday said that another 88 people have been killed by Israeli fire over the past 24 hours, raising the war’s toll among Palestinians to 56,500.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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One Cambodian soldier was killed in a relatively small, contested area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
Verb
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The boy's digestive system cannot tolerate lipids, which are fatty compounds or oils that are found in foods.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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That artifact, moved into the attraction in 2012, also has conservation underway, fending off corrosion.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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This latest restoration will include the removal of the paint, corrosion, cleaning of the sculpture, application of a new black patina and a protective wax coating, the release said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The series focuses on JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s love story, which started as a beautiful union for the young couple, widely regarded as American royalty, began to fray under the stress of the relentless microscope and navel-gaze of tabloid media.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Without recognition, your self-narrative begins to fray.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Runs in them were short, quick bursts, relishing the feeling of power transferring through my feet but being careful not to tire and start clunking.—
Jonathan Beverly,
Outside Online,
23 June 2025
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During the first few weeks after surgery, your eyelids are likely to tire faster than usual.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 June 2025
Verb
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The New York Mets are enduring a harsh stretch of the season and fans are getting frustrated.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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PepsiCo’s portfolio evolved, profits endured and global impact deepened.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The advisory suggested limiting strenuous activity from early morning to evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and staying out of the sun.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The children were last seen wearing traditional FLDS clothing, ABC4 reported.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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