wear out

verb

Definition of wear outnext
as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out

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Recent Examples of wear out Praedico lines up years of track data to give operators a single view of what is wearing out. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Several of the houses have a special person on staff just for the barrels, a cooper who manufactures and replaces the slats that have worn out. — Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Relaxed pants like this pair are perfect for a long bus tour through the countryside or for wearing out to dinner—they’ll look polished without feeling uncomfortable. — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Following the Apollo 15 mission in 1971, Command Module Pilot Al Worden had worn out his flight jacket. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wear out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
  1. wear
  2. kill
  3. tire
  4. exhaust
  5. drain
  6. burn out
Verb
  • Hudson was shot in the exchange with deputies but was wearing body armor and sustained minor wounds, said prosecutors.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Other breathable pieces that French girls wore during Europe’s unprecedented heatwave were boho-style maxis, like this airy Anrabess sundress.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of wear
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  • Two people were killed and at least five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday night as the civic center complex hosted a major food festival.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • On Saturday night, Fort Worth police shot and killed another suspect who pulled a gun on officers following a short car chase that ended near the I-35W service road on the city’s far south side, Garcia said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Definition of kill
Verb
  • In other words, an evening session does not just tire you out.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The game slows not only because bodies tire more quickly, but because players begin pacing themselves earlier — conserving energy for the moments that matter most.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of tire
Verb
  • Leaders who continually forge themselves become harder to exhaust, unsettle, or outmaneuver.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • After graduating with a degree in business economics, Pichardo learned that NCAA athletes can compete in a different sport after exhausting their initial four years of eligibility.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of exhaust
Verb
  • Adjust the plan, automate one small savings move, and choose generosity that does not drain you.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Choose the step that strengthens your confidence instead of draining it.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Definition of drain
Verb
  • The Red Bull Showrun, a live high-speed motorsports demonstration, will feature Formula 1 cars burning out and doing donuts on a roughly half-mile stretch of Hank Aaron Drive.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Attempting to be all things to all people is a recipe for feeling burnt out and resentful, and your best people-pleasing efforts could surely backfire.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of burn out

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