as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
What to look for in a quality dog nail grinder
Grinding speed
Some grinders have a faster grinding speed, which quickly wears down the dog’s nail but offers less control.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Doormats are always made for outdoor use, but various climates will wear down the materials differently.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
Plus, the zippers remain smooth after dozens of trips, and the structure hasn’t worn down, which shows that the backpack is crafted from quality materials.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 July 2025
That means grabbing Ukraine's land and wearing down the morale of its people and communities through wave after wave of drone and missile attacks that have killed thousands of civilians, according to the United Nations.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Doormats are always made for outdoor use, but various climates will wear down the materials differently.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
Plus, the zippers remain smooth after dozens of trips, and the structure hasn’t worn down, which shows that the backpack is crafted from quality materials.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 July 2025
That means grabbing Ukraine's land and wearing down the morale of its people and communities through wave after wave of drone and missile attacks that have killed thousands of civilians, according to the United Nations.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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Not dissimilar to the looks in 2004’s Torque, the outfits in Supercross embody the bright racing uniforms that professional dirt bike riders wear out on the tracks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Aug. 2025
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Pack instead: Flowy wide-leg pants Leggings may be comfortable, but they’re often worn out in public in Italy, outside of athletic situations.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Your body quickly breaks down glucose and fructose and then uses or stores them similarly.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The cannabis peddlers promise to shake up your world, break down barriers and put a big smile on your face.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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