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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as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
In one sequence, Lopez wears a cream suit with a hat.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Below, find the best liquid highlighters—including drugstore bestsellers and TikTok-viral formulas—you’ll want to keep on hand for everyday wear or your next night out.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Completing the collection, the Delta Slingbag ($3,400) can be worn across the chest or over the shoulder and has a large zipped compartment for your wallet, keys, and phone.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
In one sequence, Lopez wears a cream suit with a hat.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Silent signals for soldiers Actile’s garments look like regular uniforms or athletic wear but contain a hidden network of channels and conductive fibers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Below, find the best liquid highlighters—including drugstore bestsellers and TikTok-viral formulas—you’ll want to keep on hand for everyday wear or your next night out.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
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In particular, the city’s stormwater system is failing as pipes have eroded and caused sinkholes to pop up in some parts of the city.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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While cord-cutting continues to erode the national pay-TV base, local sports has managed to offset any losses in linear reach with a rapidly expanding streaming audience.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Four people were killed over a four-day period in crashes on Arkansas highways, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police reports.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, Roosevelt set out to create a press-savvy White House that didn’t just tolerate reporters but welcomed them.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Temperature and Humidity 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern landscapes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bad fuel, hydraulic contamination, corrosion, or software glitches can cause catastrophic failures, sometimes in clusters if underlying maintenance issues exist.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Originally developed to prevent corrosion, WD-40 is a versatile product that’s handy to have around.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, India’s bilateral strategy is fraying.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ride Cadence Snowboard Boot But last season, due to general wear and tear, the metal cable of my laces started fraying.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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Unlike bears and big cats, which kill their prey and then consume it, canines oftentimes tire their prey, bring it down, and start feasting on and around the hind quarters while the animal is still alive.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Will drivers adapt to sharing the road with machines that never tire or lose focus?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The red sole is a visible pain endured for the privilege of being seen enduring it.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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