1
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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2
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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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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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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Tobacco smoking, not wearing seatbelts and riding motorcycles can reduce years from your healthspan.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Apr. 2025
Whether worn solo, layered under gloss, or paired with your favorite lipstick, Cork delivers versatile wear for any look.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The pants and shorts on sale during Alo’s sale are not only comfy enough to nap in but polished enough to wear straight off the plane.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Tobacco smoking, not wearing seatbelts and riding motorcycles can reduce years from your healthspan.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Rag & Bone is bringing its viral denim printing technique to children’s wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Apr. 2025
Whether worn solo, layered under gloss, or paired with your favorite lipstick, Cork delivers versatile wear for any look.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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One participant, Thomas Bragg, discovered how to talk about his friendship with Eddie Lama, who was killed in action.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Crown prosecutors allege Patterson deliberately served lethal mushrooms to kill her lunch guests; her defense counsel claims the deaths were a tragic accident.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The other is a more nebulous worry that programmable money, by definition, erodes individual autonomy.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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There is no question that high tariffs will erode Chinese exporters’ access to the U.S. market.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some are bred to tolerate warmer or colder temperatures.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Treat divergence not as something to tolerate but as a strategic asset.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The catch-up maintenance relied on a track-grinding machine that smooths away rail burn and corrosion.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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This buildup can act as a catalyst for corrosion, especially when combined with moisture and heat within the dishwasher, leading to rust development on metal items like your knives.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Given enough people grabbing its arms, legs, and head, eventually the gorilla would tire.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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With its bright visuals, catchy songs, and educational adventures that somehow never tire the preschool set, the YouTube show has become a parenting staple.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His shirt collar is frayed, and there’s a hole in the right elbow of his sweater.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Burnout frayed Patton’s love for sourcing and selling coffee.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Our compatibility has endured through all kinds of experiences.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fast fashion refers to the rapid production and distribution of inexpensive, trendy clothing.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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