1
as in to kill
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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2
as in to erode
to damage or diminish by continued friction
all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
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3
as in to tolerate
British
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it
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1
as in corrosion
the result of long and hard use
after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
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2
as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
Despite being refurbished, its grade-A rating means near-mint condition, with minimal (if any) signs of wear.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2025
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Verb
Another girl, inside, wears a perfect bun, no strand out of place.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
Gowns incorporated elements of men’s wear, while classic suiting evolved into diverse silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
Despite being refurbished, its grade-A rating means near-mint condition, with minimal (if any) signs of wear.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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And so, anyone interested in doing what historians, scholars, and journalists were all trained to do is free to consult with these records and check the relevant year for any children shot and killed by the Israeli army.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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But the collisions were brutal, eroding Means’ game in short time.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Yes, the minerals in hard water stains can eventually erode the metal fixtures and scratch the glass and tiles.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are recruiting participants for a trial testing whether people with advanced lung disease, including COPD, can tolerate taking semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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By early 2025, Beijing responded decisively, summoning Apple for discussions—a significant development indicating the Chinese government may no longer tolerate Apple's inflexible policies.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Aluminum anchors have good corrosion resistance, but they are easily damaged.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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But Citizen spent decades perfecting its approach to the corrosion resistant, light-weight material.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Rather than tiring the players out, the Conference League has given Maresca more opportunity to rotate and give everyone game time, therefore keeping fringe members happier.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Part of that was due to Bergoglio’s age, 76; the cardinals were believed wary of choosing someone who might tire and, like Benedict, throw in the towel after just a few years.—
Henry Chu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This luggage has one job: hold your goods, and cope with scuff marks and fraying material with grace.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The Europeans of Zweig’s youth did not grasp the fragility of their world, with its growing domestic tensions and fraying international order.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Meanwhile, China’s RT-G, a spherical amphibious robot, operates in extreme environments, reaching speeds of 22 mph and enduring 4-ton impacts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Duval awaits visitors with bars, live music, restaurants, art galleries, hotels and guesthouses, and clothing and souvenir shops.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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To be clear, there has been no change in our approach to sharing information about Her Royal Highness’s clothing.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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