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as in crushing
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as in draining
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as in killing
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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as in eroding
to damage or diminish by continued friction
all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
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as in standing
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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Recent Examples of wearing
Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Madden brought an '80s rocker vibe to show, wearing a skull on his belt and a bandana on his head.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Footage shared by the Harvard Police Department shows two individuals in the building wearing face coverings.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
One of the suspects has been described by authorities as having a thin build, wearing a plaid long-sleeve shirt, black hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes, according to KTVU.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On Instagram, the designer showed his gratitude for seeing Duwaji wearing one of his pieces.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Steve Madden Mellow Cognac Suede These Steve Madden clogs remind me of the platform Ugg shoes everyone was wearing this time last year.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The judge provided guidance on how agents should comply with the order, including wearing body cameras to document interactions, wearing visible identification and providing clear warnings before deploying gas.
—Devan Cole, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The force of Burton’s manic personality was very wearing.
—Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Verb
Two men sat on either side of her, one in a hat with WHO RESCUED WHO stitched across it and the other wearing a pearl-button shirt.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Madden brought an '80s rocker vibe to show, wearing a skull on his belt and a bandana on his head.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Footage shared by the Harvard Police Department shows two individuals in the building wearing face coverings.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
One of the suspects has been described by authorities as having a thin build, wearing a plaid long-sleeve shirt, black hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes, according to KTVU.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On Instagram, the designer showed his gratitude for seeing Duwaji wearing one of his pieces.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Steve Madden Mellow Cognac Suede These Steve Madden clogs remind me of the platform Ugg shoes everyone was wearing this time last year.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The judge provided guidance on how agents should comply with the order, including wearing body cameras to document interactions, wearing visible identification and providing clear warnings before deploying gas.
—Devan Cole, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing
Adjective
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Long periods of socializing, like a weeklong conference, can feel far more draining than shorter events.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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By aligning strategic work with those rhythms, productivity can feel more natural and less draining.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gerard Damiano was a smart guy, a hairdresser from the Bronx who directed Deep Throat and the follow-up, Devil in Miss Jones, which were killing it at the box office, high up on Variety’s Top 50 list of the highestgrossing films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The storm was the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, killing at least 114 people, with many more reported missing — most in Cebu province, a tourist hotspot.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most recently, in 2022, the county had completed a more than $18 million project for beach nourishment, which is the process of adding sand to an eroding beach to widen it.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, a recent constitutional reform that gave Mexico’s ruling party control over all three branches of government has fed fears of rising state control over the economy, eroding confidence.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, protesters were not just rejecting oligarchic rot, but also reaffirming their long-standing frustration over India’s role in sustaining it.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Foraging for black walnuts is a long-standing tradition in the Ozarks, providing extra cash for harvesters and connecting people with the outdoors.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Bulls will win games behind an exhausting playing style.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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This can be exhausting at times.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
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So people shouldn’t swim against the current, which puts them at risk of tiring out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, India’s bilateral strategy is fraying.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ride Cadence Snowboard Boot But last season, due to general wear and tear, the metal cable of my laces started fraying.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Wearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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