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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Now that Anne Arundel's top prosecutor has been removed from the trial of a doctor accused of killing his wife, the county's State's Attorney's Office may step away from the case completely.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
Verb
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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
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But the collisions were brutal, eroding Means’ game in short time.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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This administration will not tolerate noncitizens causing mayhem on our college campuses.—
Greg Wehner , Alexis McAdams , Louis Casiano , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
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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But Citizen spent decades perfecting its approach to the corrosion resistant, light-weight material.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Aluminum anchors have good corrosion resistance, but they are easily damaged.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Given enough people grabbing its arms, legs, and head, eventually the gorilla would tire.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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With its bright visuals, catchy songs, and educational adventures that somehow never tire the preschool set, the YouTube show has become a parenting staple.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
10 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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Food and clothing shall be distributed to each of you by your superior, not equally to all, for all do not enjoy equal health, but rather according to each one's need.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
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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