WEAR AWAY Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

wear (away)

verb

Definition of wear (away)

as in to wash out

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The final was postponed to Monday after heavy rain washed out Sunday’s play.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Unfortunately, both showers peak this year beneath an almost full Buck Moon on July 30-31, which will wash out many fainter meteors.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of wash out

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State leaders have introduced Assembly Bill 1383, which undermines crucial PEPRA guardrails, granting an unfunded pension benefit increase to first responders by reducing their retirement age.

— Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
For American tech companies, free and comparable Chinese models like K3 threaten to undermine their own products.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of undermine

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Young people say the scandals have jeopardized their futures and eroded trust in the education system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The American military needs to be ready to defend our country and win any fight that comes our way, but corruption and corporate capture within the Defense Department are eroding that critical readiness.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

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wear and tear

wear (away)

wear down

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