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
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Neighbors and other observers in the area blew whistles, honked horns and yelled outrage, with some recording the detention from a distance, but the agents — wearing military-style fatigues and equipment — got the 57-year-old into a vehicle and drove away.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Avoid harsh scrubbing to prevent potential fabric wear.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The letter writer resented that a friend’s teenage son was uncommunicative, seemingly rude and wore headphones at joint family dinners.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Neighbors and other observers in the area blew whistles, honked horns and yelled outrage, with some recording the detention from a distance, but the agents — wearing military-style fatigues and equipment — got the 57-year-old into a vehicle and drove away.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Ahmed noted that these qualities are increasingly in demand in categories outside traditional denim jeans such as shirting, outerwear and children’s wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Avoid harsh scrubbing to prevent potential fabric wear.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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The staggering human toll in Gaza, ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, another incursion into Lebanon, and a darkening war with Iran eroded support among younger Americans—even as Washington remains Israel’s indispensable security partner.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Candidates also get favorable rates for television ads so their money goes further than independent expenditures by outside groups, though that advantage is eroding as ad spending increasingly shifts toward digital streaming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The day the truce was announced, Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes, killing more than 300 people, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Several bills to increase restrictions have already been killed this legislative session, with a single measure to digitize reports still alive.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dairy milks, such as skim and whole, contain lactose, which may cause bloating or digestive discomfort for people who don’t tolerate it well.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wind turbine construction requires copper, lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles need cobalt and nickel is a key part of corrosion-resistant alloys in desalinization plants.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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The doors use corrosion-resistant, adjustable hardware, making long-term upkeep easier while supporting sustainable building practices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An elite soldier with a fraying mind is sent deep into a wartime nightmare, and the sweaty performances, bold musical choices, and beautiful cinematography take us there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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If your current set is thin, faded or fraying, spring cleaning is the perfect excuse to replace them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These design aspects allow users to operate it for extended periods without tiring or switching between different power outlets.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Your hands won’t tire out too fast from pressing buttons.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film also highlights, through such enduring artifacts as cassette recordings and photographic prints, the archival basis of memory itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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After enduring years of thieves stealing headstones, the owner of a Compton cemetery decided to sell the property after a person stabbed her three dogs on Friday.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With a seemingly unlimited clothing budget and access to goods and ideas from around the globe, the Queen had a vast, ever-evolving wardrobe.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Highlights include making upcycled items like T-shirt bags, swapping gently used clothing, learning about composting and water conservation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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