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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Tobacco smoking, not wearing seatbelts and riding motorcycles can reduce years from your healthspan.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Rimmel London Mega Matte Liquid Lip Color Rimmel London's Mega Matte liquid lipstick is super hydrating and contains lip-loving ingredients like squalene, coconut oil and Mega Flex pigments that provide 16-hour wear and comes with a drip-tip applicator.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The pants and shorts on sale during Alo’s sale are not only comfy enough to nap in but polished enough to wear straight off the plane.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Tobacco smoking, not wearing seatbelts and riding motorcycles can reduce years from your healthspan.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The biggest update to Dexcom’s new G7 system is its extended wear time.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Rimmel London Mega Matte Liquid Lip Color Rimmel London's Mega Matte liquid lipstick is super hydrating and contains lip-loving ingredients like squalene, coconut oil and Mega Flex pigments that provide 16-hour wear and comes with a drip-tip applicator.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Overnight Russian drones and missiles targeted multiple Ukraine cities according to officials there, killing at least two people.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The next mayor must understand that car supremacy cuts into public space, threatens public safety, and erodes the public’s quality of life — just ask the families of 121 pedestrians who were crushed to death by motor vehicles last year, mostly while trying to get from one curb to another.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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As those roles have eroded, particularly in places where stable work has disappeared, the left has offered few alternatives that feel tangible or aspirational.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some are bred to tolerate warmer or colder temperatures.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Treat divergence not as something to tolerate but as a strategic asset.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The catch-up maintenance relied on a track-grinding machine that smooths away rail burn and corrosion.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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This buildup can act as a catalyst for corrosion, especially when combined with moisture and heat within the dishwasher, leading to rust development on metal items like your knives.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sophomore Madison Booker can match Hidalgo and Miles shot-for-shot, and Texas’ defensive pressure frequently tires opponents.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lack of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from poor circulation can cause the muscles to tire sooner and can create feelings of exhaustion.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His shirt collar is frayed, and there’s a hole in the right elbow of his sweater.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Burnout frayed Patton’s love for sourcing and selling coffee.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Never underestimate a woman’s ability to endure pain.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fast fashion refers to the rapid production and distribution of inexpensive, trendy clothing.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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