as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
But as the war wears on, those reserves wear down — along with the energy security prioritized by Xi’s government.
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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
For those of us who cannot jet off to an island, filling the time in a way that keeps the kids happy often seems to wear down parents.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Officials say buses wear down roads far faster than cars, and current road repair funding is set to expire in 2028.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
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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
For those of us who cannot jet off to an island, filling the time in a way that keeps the kids happy often seems to wear down parents.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Officials say buses wear down roads far faster than cars, and current road repair funding is set to expire in 2028.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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Eventually it will get worn out and donated, as is the case with so many t-shirts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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These swaps cover the biggest exposure pathways and most can happen gradually as items wear out.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Here, The Athletic breaks down what to expect.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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