1
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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2
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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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
Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Banks was described as wearing a black knit hat, black sweatshirt, black pants, and a face mask.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversely, warm-wear slippers are designed to keep feet cool.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Boot Barn is the largest western and work wear retailer in the nation, according to Boot Barn Marketing Specialist Tanna Doyel.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Banks was described as wearing a black knit hat, black sweatshirt, black pants, and a face mask.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
However, microarrays are known to shift during wear and irritate the skin.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversely, warm-wear slippers are designed to keep feet cool.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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If trust in the institution erodes this will have a negative effect on public life more generally, calling into question the impartiality of the justice system.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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This also presents an opportunity for Europe to turn strongly towards renewables and develop more nuclear, wind, and water infrastructure in order to fully account for the gap which would further erode Russia’s relevance in that market.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee police are searching for the driver of a 2008 GMC pickup truck, accused of leaving the scene after striking and killing a 48-year-old pedestrian.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As of Monday afternoon, police reported at least 55 people had been shot citywide, with seven people killed, over the Labor Day weekend.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The reward for tolerating winter is spring.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Any violence committed or even threatened against Raglan James will not be tolerated on this website.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their lab now influences how global companies specify components and design for longevity, safety, and ROI, helping prevent thermal runaway propagation, mitigate corrosion, and elevate system ruggedness.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nobium is a silvery metal that is highly resistant to both heat and corrosion.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, there are signs that the Venezuelan-Chinese partnership is already fraying.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Its light wash and frayed raw hem look reminds me of the pair the lifestyle guru wore, and the ankle-skimming length is great for showing off a cute pair of sneakers, booties, or slip-on sandals.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So people shouldn’t swim against the current, which puts them at risk of tiring out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Folks who show up with Mundell are treated to an even more in-depth backstory on the River Clyde and its supporting role in the enduring exceptionality of Auchentoshan.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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For Dungarpur, Roy’s film represents cinema’s power to endure across generations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From clothing to cosmetics, homegoods and everything in between, here are four stores that are either opening soon or just opened in the area.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Spraying clothing with the pesticide Permethrin, which repels mosquitoes and ticks.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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