as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
Winter tires are not meant for warm weather and will weaken performance and wear down faster.
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Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Others use ceramic coatings that can wear down faster than traditional non-stick surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Carbonated water is slightly acidic, which can wear down tooth enamel when consumed in large quantities, especially if the seltzer uses citric acid for flavoring.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Uncoated stainless steel and cast iron are also strong long-term options because neither relies on a coating that can wear down.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
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Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Others use ceramic coatings that can wear down faster than traditional non-stick surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Carbonated water is slightly acidic, which can wear down tooth enamel when consumed in large quantities, especially if the seltzer uses citric acid for flavoring.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Uncoated stainless steel and cast iron are also strong long-term options because neither relies on a coating that can wear down.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
Verb
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It’s never been easier to find a simple dress that can be accessorized to fit any number of highly-specific themes (and worn out for drinks the weekend after).—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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One is something breaking, something wearing out, something being damaged through use, and then there’s also collision.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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Beating top teams is one (important) thing, breaking down more defensive sides is another.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Many of the players broke down in tears after the final whistle in front of a dozen cheering fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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