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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as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Banks was described as wearing a black knit hat, black sweatshirt, black pants, and a face mask.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Even without wear or physical stress, the masks released measurable amounts of microplastics and chemicals into the water.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Boot Barn is the largest western and work wear retailer in the nation, according to Boot Barn Marketing Specialist Tanna Doyel.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Banks was described as wearing a black knit hat, black sweatshirt, black pants, and a face mask.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
With 66 brands there was a lot of wrist wear on display.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Even without wear or physical stress, the masks released measurable amounts of microplastics and chemicals into the water.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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Chinese policymakers have intensified efforts aimed at reining in excessive price cuts that have eroded corporate profits while doing little to spur demand.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Higher prices risk eroding consumers’ purchasing power, and for those living paycheck to paycheck this can be quite painful.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over the past two months, Texans have used green ribbons with bows to commemorate the lives lost in the July 4 Hill Country flooding, which killed more than 100 people, including more than two dozen girls and counselors from Camp Mystic in Hunt.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jerry Jeudy makes far too much money to wreck possessions with two drops, one that killed a drive and another that resulted in a crushing interception.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The reward for tolerating winter is spring.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Any violence committed or even threatened against Raglan James will not be tolerated on this website.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their lab now influences how global companies specify components and design for longevity, safety, and ROI, helping prevent thermal runaway propagation, mitigate corrosion, and elevate system ruggedness.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nobium is a silvery metal that is highly resistant to both heat and corrosion.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What was once envisioned as a vital partnership of the 21st century is fraying—and becoming another source of uncertainty in a world order that seems to be unraveling.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ethiopia to inaugurate Africa’s largest dam, despite opposition Ethiopia will tomorrow inaugurate Africa’s largest dam, a major source of electricity and national pride for the country, but which threatens to fray ties with nations downstream.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then eventually, the fish starts to tire out.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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So people shouldn’t swim against the current, which puts them at risk of tiring out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her surprise arrival was a powerful reminder of the enduring strength of friendship, even in life’s hardest moments.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In one of the many ugly performances the Yankees endured in their tumble from first place and Judge was throwing gingerly in a 12-5 loss to the Phillies.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, there were some pictures that had great clothing, or a great emotional connection.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now, thrift stores and clothing markets from Bulgaria to the Czech Republic are groaning with castoffs.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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