wear out

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Recent Examples of wear out However, in the South, where fall tends to be milder, our sweaters need to be even more versatile in order to get the most wear out of them. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Workers wore out their shoes every eight days, the worker said. Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025 If your workwear drawer is filled with old, worn out clothes, now’s the time to gear up. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wear out
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Verb
  • That’s the estimate for Coppola’s unique watch, which the Godfather director wore at the Cannes premiere of Megalopolis.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Crews wear thermal base layers, overalls, and analog spacesuits when working outdoors.
    Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, the demon baby then proceeded to brutally rip apart and kill Teddy, Phil, and Susie, leaving only Lilly and Ronnie alive before the credits rolled.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Israel’s offensive in Gaza, launched in response to the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas’s attack on southern Israeli communities on October 7, 2023, has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and laid waste to swaths of territory.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As Snell continued to tire and miss his spots, Toronto’s opportunities kept flowing.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The group exhausts and irritates opposing pitchers.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • However, the players named in the probe have already exhausted their eligibility.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cybersecurity experts are warning that OpenAI’s new browser, ChatGPT Atlas, could be vulnerable to malicious attacks that could turn AI assistants against users, potentially stealing sensitive data or even draining their bank accounts.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Security researchers are now warning Android users to delete a fake VPN and streaming app that can allow criminals to take over your phone and drain your bank account.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • At senior levels, this often results in leaders living under constant stress and burning out quickly.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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