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
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Throw a dart, and you’re bound to hit a celebrity wearing this Audrey Hepburn-esque fringe (don’t actually throw darts at people).
—Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Many have been around for decades and have a delightfully retro feel, a striking contrast to the modern hipster aura that most cafés around the world wear.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The Bugonia star arrived wearing an all-white ensemble of a high-neck silk top paired with wide-leg silk pants layered under a cozy cream cardigan.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Throw a dart, and you’re bound to hit a celebrity wearing this Audrey Hepburn-esque fringe (don’t actually throw darts at people).
—Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Thicker, bulkier winter clothes take up more space than lighter summer wear.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Many have been around for decades and have a delightfully retro feel, a striking contrast to the modern hipster aura that most cafés around the world wear.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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And policies that erode IP rights will ultimately slow the pace of innovation — and the prosperity that comes with it.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Iranian authorities have blocked access to the internet, arrested thousands and killed hundreds of protesters.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups say hundreds of people have been killed, though the true toll remains difficult to verify due to the internet blackout and tight state controls on information.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The shed can tolerate up to 6 inches of snow, prevents rainwater from pooling, and has engineered air vents that ensure optimal ventilation inside.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These items contain small but valuable amounts of precious metals, including gold (Au) and palladium (Pd) which are widely used for their excellent conductivity, stability and corrosion resistance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Battery corrosion was found at substations in Santa Clara, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Millbrae and San Francisco.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pants feature slightly frayed, cuffed hems with an inseam that’s suitable for shorter frames, plus they’re made from stretchy denim for all-day comfort.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The other is a longtime crime family who has ruled the South Side for generations, but is now fraying.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fast-twitch muscle fibers tire more quickly and are used when our bodies need greater force production over a smaller period of time, like a short ski run.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon who becomes a war hero after enduring some time in captivity in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Further, this development enhances the potential of renewable energy by unlocking perovskite’s ability to be printed onto flexible surfaces, such as curved windows, lightweight camping gear, and even clothing fabrics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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