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
And importantly, when the cleat that houses the power meter wears out, the meter can be removed for reuse and the cleat can be replaced.
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Ben Coxworth
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
After this weekend, when the Producers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild hand out their highly predictive precursors, the final shape of the Oscar race should be (reasonably) clear — and nominees worn out by months of campaigning will be breathing a sigh of relief.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The exhausting years-long battle to protect the resources and restorative magic of Grand Staircase-Escalante can wear out supporters.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Veterans worn out by last game In this three-team, four-quarter format, someone from Game 3 was always going to have to play in back-to-back games in the title matchup.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
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Ben Coxworth
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
After this weekend, when the Producers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild hand out their highly predictive precursors, the final shape of the Oscar race should be (reasonably) clear — and nominees worn out by months of campaigning will be breathing a sigh of relief.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The exhausting years-long battle to protect the resources and restorative magic of Grand Staircase-Escalante can wear out supporters.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Veterans worn out by last game In this three-team, four-quarter format, someone from Game 3 was always going to have to play in back-to-back games in the title matchup.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
Verb
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Police released an image captured from a surveillance video showing a person wearing dark clothes and a backpack, with their face covered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Liu’s jacket—worn open over a white crewneck tee—featured a breast pocket bearing the house’s telltale LV monogram.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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The long-simmering rivalry between Sunni and Shiite Muslims erupted into a civil war that killed tens of thousands of civilians.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Harvard-Westlake tried to tire him out in the second half denying him the ball and pushing him away from the basket.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The strategy that King decided on at the last minute was to hang back, lobbing softballs to create long volleys that would tire Riggs out.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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As all of these bankruptcy cases illustrate, litigation is one of the most common drivers for association bankruptcies, and much like foreclosures, it should only be considered when all other reasonable options have been exhausted.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Barely a minute or two ticked away at Galen Center last month,but USC freshman Alijah Arenas already was exhausted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officials say a goal of the attacks is to undermine support for Ukraine, spread fear and discord in European societies and drain investigative resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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If your plant is struggling, adjusting your watering schedule or repotting in fresh, well-draining soil will likely make a bigger difference.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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For Lugo, the incident underscored how vulnerable some older adults can be, especially when caregivers already feel burnt out.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Key Takeaways Cream of wheat can be a good substitute if you're burnt out on oatmeal.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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