as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wear out
Their scorching hot start has been the result of a long lineup, run suppression and an energetic style of play that wears out other teams on both sides of the ball.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
It can be worn out and about, yet also doubles as comfy pajamas.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
But the truth is that human bodies aren’t machines with parts that simply wear out with use.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Last spring was one of the most bizarre races ever, with a tire that wore out super fast, but then the fall race was the total opposite.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
It can be worn out and about, yet also doubles as comfy pajamas.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
But the truth is that human bodies aren’t machines with parts that simply wear out with use.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Last spring was one of the most bizarre races ever, with a tire that wore out super fast, but then the fall race was the total opposite.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
Verb
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Going from wearing costumes to wearing a badge is not your typical path.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Some, including Yamal, covered themselves with their hoodies and strategically wore headphones over their ears.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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And so, anyone interested in doing what historians, scholars, and journalists were all trained to do is free to consult with these records and check the relevant year for any children shot and killed by the Israeli army.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Rather than tiring the players out, the Conference League has given Maresca more opportunity to rotate and give everyone game time, therefore keeping fringe members happier.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Part of that was due to Bergoglio’s age, 76; the cardinals were believed wary of choosing someone who might tire and, like Benedict, throw in the towel after just a few years.—
Henry Chu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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To the elderly and those already exhausted by their efforts to get this far, this simply became an insurmountable barrier.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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After exhausting the questions, Witt posed for a picture with the entire class.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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These clocks will, unfortunately, drain your batteries a little quicker but probably not fast enough to really take notice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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They’re emotionally drained, exhausted by the mental gymnastics that have such a profound effect on their franchise’s direction.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Are you consistently burned out, resentful, or unmotivated by the work?—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The dry heat is fueling wildfires in the upper Midwest, as another day of volatile fire weather is expected in northeast Minnesota on May 13, as crews continue to battle large wildfires burning out of control, Minnesota Public Radio reported.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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