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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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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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
ABC News,
22 June 2026
However, items saved by survivors or plucked from the water by rescuers can be sold and often fetch big sums — a life jacket worn by a passenger sold for just over $900,000 in April while a gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued the survivors sold for nearly $2 million in 2024.
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Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
The stretchy spandex-like material feels buttery-soft on the skin, but also is great for comfortable, all-day wear.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Verb
Those who need to go outside in the smoky conditions should wear an N95 or P100 mask, health officials said.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
However, items saved by survivors or plucked from the water by rescuers can be sold and often fetch big sums — a life jacket worn by a passenger sold for just over $900,000 in April while a gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued the survivors sold for nearly $2 million in 2024.
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Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Noun
Some fabrics like athletic wear, microfiber, and flame-retardant fabrics should not be dried with dryer sheets because this residue will diminish the quality of the fabric.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
The stretchy spandex-like material feels buttery-soft on the skin, but also is great for comfortable, all-day wear.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
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That pressure erodes well-being, undermines family life, and disproportionately impacts working parents and caregivers.
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Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.
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The Israeli strikes killed five people around the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, according to the official news agency NNA, and the army said a soldier was along the victims.
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This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Six years later, an ostensibly secret but broadly tolerated Remonstrant church was established in Delft.
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These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents.
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The plan also covers HVAC failures caused by rust, corrosion or lack of maintenance — conditions many competitors exclude.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Of course, those who’ve shopped the sale before know that many of the best Amazon Prime Day deals aren’t in the clothing department at all.
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The same fear of a fraying dollar system is driving Russia and others toward bitcoin and pushing Wall Street to treat which reserve asset wins as a live question.
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Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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Many swimmers who get in trouble tire themselves out trying to get back to the beach, lifeguards say.
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Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing 2026 season, struggling with inconsistency despite high expectations.
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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