as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
Uncoated stainless steel and cast iron are also strong long-term options because neither relies on a coating that can wear down.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
But the Wild remain a team that needs to wear down opponents physically and mentally with their forecheck.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
But as the war wears on, those reserves wear down — along with the energy security prioritized by Xi’s government.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Buffalo’s speed and tenacity on the forecheck have started to wear down a Boston team that struggles breaking the puck out to begin with.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
But the Wild remain a team that needs to wear down opponents physically and mentally with their forecheck.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
But as the war wears on, those reserves wear down — along with the energy security prioritized by Xi’s government.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Buffalo’s speed and tenacity on the forecheck have started to wear down a Boston team that struggles breaking the puck out to begin with.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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If your everyday bra is worn out, replace it with this scalloped bra that provides padded support — without uncomfortable underwire that digs and pokes.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Don’t keep the fan running for extended periods because continuous use can wear out the motor.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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In an eight-page verdict form, members of the jury broke down their decision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The problem begins when a coated pan gets hot enough for the material to break down and release fumes.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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