as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
Meanwhile, the resignation of Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, if he is not quickly replaced, could further wear down Republican’s slim majority in the House of Representatives.
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Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Abrasive pads, steel wool, and even magic erasers can wear down the paint over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
While patio umbrellas are durable, excessive force can wear down the fabric over time.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Abrasive pads, steel wool, and even magic erasers can wear down the paint over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
While patio umbrellas are durable, excessive force can wear down the fabric over time.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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We were both worn out from work, so were looking for somewhere close and cozy.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, maintainability is also prioritized, recognizing that all materials eventually wear out.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When organic material like fruits and vegetables break down, the decay releases methane.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sheila Morovati, founder and CEO of environmental nonprofit Habits of Waste and a longtime advocate pushing to make Hollywood more sustainable, notes that carpets don’t necessarily need to be broken down into pellets to get re-purposed.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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