as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
Trout, who will turn 34 in August, moved from center field to right field this year in an effort to preserve his body, especially since his speed and defense are wearing down with age.
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Cavaliers wear down overmatched Heat in 121-100 rout in series opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered this first-round series as prohibitive favorites against the Miami Heat.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
One of the sadder ironies of the third chapter is how sharp and crystalline the images look, and how worn down the characters appear by comparison.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
With Cleveland’s bullpen worn down and a potential storm arriving around 7:30 p.m.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Cavaliers wear down overmatched Heat in 121-100 rout in series opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered this first-round series as prohibitive favorites against the Miami Heat.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
One of the sadder ironies of the third chapter is how sharp and crystalline the images look, and how worn down the characters appear by comparison.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
With Cleveland’s bullpen worn down and a potential storm arriving around 7:30 p.m.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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It’s elevated enough to wear out, and cozy enough to live in.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The teenager is elated, especially because his current pair of sneakers are worn out.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In the latest case, the scientists developed a CRISPR treatment for a boy named KJ, who was born with genetic mutations in his liver cells that prevent him from breaking down proteins properly.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 May 2025
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She's broken down major issues for the Daily's audience like artificial intelligence and the economy.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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