1
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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2
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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3
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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1
as in crushing
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as in draining
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Recent Examples of wearing
Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
During the 2024 rampage, two suspects wearing masks were captured on surveillance video shuffling up a driveway and firing weapons towards the home.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Trentman was wearing a helmet but it was dislodged due to the force of the impact.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Abby can be seen wearing a hospital admission wristband and a medical gown.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Tan was also reportedly called out by some employees on an internal chat app for wearing a pullover branded with the logo of his former company, Cadence, during that first appearance.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Her mother, Kris Jenner, questions whether wearing diamonds to testify is a good look.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
And while temperatures continue to drop, the breezy ripped jeans have also found a fan in Rihanna, who’s already been spotted wearing the same pair twice.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The force of Burton’s manic personality was very wearing.
—Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Adjective
To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
During the 2024 rampage, two suspects wearing masks were captured on surveillance video shuffling up a driveway and firing weapons towards the home.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Trentman was wearing a helmet but it was dislodged due to the force of the impact.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Abby can be seen wearing a hospital admission wristband and a medical gown.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Tan was also reportedly called out by some employees on an internal chat app for wearing a pullover branded with the logo of his former company, Cadence, during that first appearance.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Her mother, Kris Jenner, questions whether wearing diamonds to testify is a good look.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
And while temperatures continue to drop, the breezy ripped jeans have also found a fan in Rihanna, who’s already been spotted wearing the same pair twice.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing
Verb
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The emergency services Loeb was hearing were headed to the nearby Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, where an assailant rammed a car into people before stabbing several members of the community, killing two.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That contrast only sharpens China’s advantage, where Beijing offers scale and direction, Europe risks eroding credibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But those alternatives are more costly, eroding profits.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leaving perennials standing through the winter instead of cutting them back retains nesting material and natural hiding places for overwintering birds and pollinators.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The full universe of printers covers a lot of territory, from portable photo printers to floor-standing behemoths.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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But his immediate contrition was not enough to spare him a red card at the next break in play, or to disguise the fact that nerves are fraying everywhere — not least in the coach’s office.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ugg Duffield Throw Blanket II The blanket is made from a buttery-soft cotton blend and has a velvety finish with a trim border around the edges that improves durability and prevents fraying.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The future will not be secured by tolerating lies or retreating into despair.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pressure for your team members to always be happy, have a can-do attitude, and persevere at any cost can be emotionally and physically exhausting.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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But in reality, Iowa is going to be a team that’s exhausting to play against.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Wearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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