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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.
—Gabrielle Reich, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The team studied fossilized jaws and the wear patterns on them to reconstruct the sizes and feeding behaviors of the ancient octopuses.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Make sure to wear a mask, gloves, and protective eyewear when working with these chemicals, and always follow product directions when using.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who.
—Gabrielle Reich, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The deep navy color is stunning for both day and nighttime wear, and the mid-rise fit is my preferred finish.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The team studied fossilized jaws and the wear patterns on them to reconstruct the sizes and feeding behaviors of the ancient octopuses.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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European carmakers are losing their premium brand status in China, as younger consumers opt for cars from domestic brands, further eroding Western firms’ prospects in a cutthroat global market.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a market as mobile as high-end real estate, even modest shifts can erode the tax base.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Turkey denies the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Denver police on Thursday arrested a 28-year-old man who investigators said shot and killed another man in a fight near South Broadway and West Maple Avenue, department officials said in a news release.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But this type of behavior can't be tolerated.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The refrigerator door is best reserved for stable, less-perishable items that can tolerate a little temperature variation.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Maryland's lawsuit, DC Water was aware that the Potomac Interceptor — a 1960s-era pipe — showed signs of corrosion.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Expensive stainless steel on the outer layer of rebar on the piers in the sea help prevent corrosion.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal — once utterly unthinkable — now becomes all too possible.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The coalition of supporters that made this strategy work has frayed, and new research is raising concerns about the health impact of regular cannabis use.—
William Garriott,
The Conversation,
17 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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Derrick White, who endured his third straight brutal shooting game (3-for-12; 1-for-8 from three), set up Tatum’s dagger with one of his two fourth-quarter offensive rebounds.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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My mother endured hours of pain.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Joshua Jackson celebrates the Banana Republic and The Explorers Club partnership at the clothing brand's flagship store in New York City on April 16.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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