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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Swifties wearing friendship bracelets or Lambs reviving Mariah [Carey]’s ’90s butterfly motifs aren’t waiting for approval from [magazines] anymore…they’re creating the trends in real time.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
It’s designed to be applied as a radiant base for makeup or for solo wear.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Attending the Versace pre-fall 2019 show, Kardashian wore a silvery, cowl neck mini-dress worn by Naomi Campbell at the 1997 MTV Awards.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Swifties wearing friendship bracelets or Lambs reviving Mariah [Carey]’s ’90s butterfly motifs aren’t waiting for approval from [magazines] anymore…they’re creating the trends in real time.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Sierra carries outdoor apparel such as athletic shoes, swimwear and active wear for men and women, as well as sports equipment, hunting tools and camping furniture.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
It’s designed to be applied as a radiant base for makeup or for solo wear.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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Attendees were given 3 minutes to speak, same as in the commissioners court, and primarily spoke about jail deaths and the freedom of speech being eroded.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even as streaming has eroded the ranks of linear viewers in primetime, sports has built new bulwarks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, the demon baby then proceeded to brutally rip apart and kill Teddy, Phil, and Susie, leaving only Lilly and Ronnie alive before the credits rolled.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Israel’s offensive in Gaza, launched in response to the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas’s attack on southern Israeli communities on October 7, 2023, has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and laid waste to swaths of territory.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This low-maintenance shrubs tolerates deer and rabbit browsing, dry soil, and drought.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some, like tropical hibiscus, won’t tolerate it at all.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Paint will degrade over time in unregulated temperatures, especially as weather fluctuates for the seasons, and electronics will collect condensation in their circuit boards, internal pieces, and electrical equipment—all of which will cause warping and corrosion over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The firm also recommended access to the whirley crane near the Riggers Loft building and Red Oak Victory Ship be immediately restricted until safety hazards from corrosion can be mitigated or the crane is removed.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Over time, the relationship frayed.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Snell continued to tire and miss his spots, Toronto’s opportunities kept flowing.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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An enduring lover of power suits (and on a current high-fashion streak), Markle opted for a sleek black Armani suit at a recent event for Project Healthy Minds in New York, walking the carpet with her husband Prince Harry.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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In one of the multi-hyphenate's most recent posts, Paltrow shared a glimpse of her new clothing line, tagging the brand Gwyn in her caption and wearing a sophisticated, tan cashmere sweater that immediately caught our eye.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Aldrich, who sewed the badge himself on an article of clothing, attends the Zamorano Fine Arts Academy.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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