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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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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Hospitals and physician organizations need to stop tolerating second-class treatment.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Most people can tolerate losing as many as two liters of that blood.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Like all of the refreshed models, the Max benefits from Rad's Safe Shield semi-integrated battery – where the cells are enclosed in heat-absorbing resin to protect against corrosion and overheating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2025
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After corrosion issues sidelined many of its trains last month, Amtrak Cascades resumed some of its operations by reallocating train cars from other regions.—
Axios Portland,
Axios,
3 Apr. 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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Uproar over certain policies and uncertainty surrounding which leader to rally behind have also frayed internal cohesion.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The two artists collaborated on numerous projects over the years, but their friendship began to fray after West, 47, voiced support for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
11 May 2025
Verb
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In wealth strategy, too, enduring principles such as stewardship, discipline, intergenerational perspective, often outlast fast-moving trends.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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There has been action enough in the Grand Tour’s first week to fill three, with general classification (GC) expectations shattered, enduring class on display, and even a surprise new wearer of the pink jersey.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Packing cube alternative: Use it to corral small clothing items inside your suitcase for better organization.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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Dressed in the label's clothing, the two looked fashionably formidable in their coordinating ensembles.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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