as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
Thus, in a war of attrition, the drones could be used by Tehran to wear down air defenses, opening them up to more damaging attacks, analysts say.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Your Dental Enamel May Erode Chewable or gummy vitamin C supplements are often acidic and can wear down dental enamel over time.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Things like dirt, small rocks, and other debris can cause your carpet fibers to wear down more quickly, especially when they aren’t promptly addressed.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Ukraine says Russia has tried to wear down Ukrainians’ resistance by creating hardship for the civilian population living in dark, freezing homes.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Your Dental Enamel May Erode Chewable or gummy vitamin C supplements are often acidic and can wear down dental enamel over time.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Things like dirt, small rocks, and other debris can cause your carpet fibers to wear down more quickly, especially when they aren’t promptly addressed.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Ukraine says Russia has tried to wear down Ukrainians’ resistance by creating hardship for the civilian population living in dark, freezing homes.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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Of course, local restaurants and other food vendors are ready to serve you once your sweet tooth wears out.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the pickup broke down on the road to Santa Fe, and so there was no quiet motel, no soft bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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No one needs to be reminded that Yamamoto was a playoff hero last year, but let’s really break down his efforts.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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