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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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
Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Allen, who did not speak at all during Monday's hearing, wore an orange prison jumpsuit and was shackled around his hands and feet.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 11 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Easy, breezy, and resort-ready, this strapless linen maxi dress softens with every wear.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Verb
The first piece visitors encounter upon entering Iris van Herpen’s new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York is the designer’s 2016 bubble dress—a precursor to the 2026 iteration, which also emitted blown bubbles, that went viral when Eileen Gu wore it to the Met Gala last week.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Allen, who did not speak at all during Monday's hearing, wore an orange prison jumpsuit and was shackled around his hands and feet.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 11 May 2026
Noun
According to the innovation center, real-time operational data such as joint wear, battery condition, and movement accuracy can be accessed through a centralized management platform linked to each robot’s unique identification number.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Easy, breezy, and resort-ready, this strapless linen maxi dress softens with every wear.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Verb
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The federal gas tax has also remained unchanged since 1993, which experts say has already eroded the Highway Trust Fund’s purchasing power when accounting for inflation.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Yet with the tool’s skyrocketing popularity, some experts worry about potential hallucinations or incomplete answers, the potential for doctors’ critical thinking skills to erode and more.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Initial tests suggested the outbreak may not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which was responsible for Congo’s devastating 2018-2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Succulents are often native to hot or desert climates, and can tolerate abundant sunlight.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Even in the latter part of his career, at the weekly newspaper New York Observer, his writings lost none of their sting, and indeed often seemed like an unappetizing leftover from an era when sour personal swipes were more tolerated.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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My concern would be water intrusion, which can lead to corrosion or electrical issues over time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Notoriously hard to work not least due to its 3,000-degree Celsius melting point, the hyper-dense and corrosion-resistant metal was left untreated.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Bessent's visit comes at a time when relations between Beijing and Tokyo have frayed, following Takaichi's comments in November that indicated Tokyo would support Taiwan if threatened by Beijing's military, drawing a sharp response from Beijing.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Tottenham began to tire and Tel was ultimately punished for his reckless boot in his own box.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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With recent collaborations with tech titans like NVIDIA and hardware experts like Kinova, AtkinsRéalis is building an ecosystem where the next generation of energy is managed by machines that never tire and fear nothing, even the invisible glow of a reactor core.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The tradition endures even as most people quietly agree that art probably shouldn’t be co-opted by the agendas of nation-states.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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Apply insect repellant containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 to bare skin and clothing.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Additionally, Amazon has its own line of fashion brands, including Amazon Essentials, which target budget-conscious shoppers looking for functional clothing staples like shirts, pants, and shoes.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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