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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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The post comes days after Meghan made a surprise solo appearance at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles, wearing a dusty rose Harbison Studio gown with black piping and a dramatic black cape.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Naturalizer Cosmic Mary Jane Flats Mary Janes of all styles—flats, heels, or even platforms—are a permanent fixture in French fashion and have been embraced by celebrities from Jane Birkin to Dua Lipa, who has been photographed wearing Margiela’s split-toe take on the strapped shoes.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Higgins was joined in the front row by the popular show’s Season Three alum Ciara Miller, wearing a sheer striped dress, along with R&B singer Monica and Natasha Lyonne, who have both been making the rounds this season, Bianca Lawson, June Ambrose, Wisdom Kaye and more.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
The couple divorced 10 years later, of course, and Ferguson stopped wearing the ring around 2003.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Two months later, Maya was photographed wearing a diamond engagement ring.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
There are models on the runway wearing skinny jeans and oversize sunglasses, or big, slouchy bags and coats, or black opaque tights and round-toe platform stilettos.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Wayne Antusas sits behind a wooden desk in a classroom in the A3 unit at Westville Correctional Facility, wearing a black T-shirt and a black baseball cap emblazoned with the Builder of Men Ministries logo.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The force of Burton’s manic personality was very wearing.
—Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Verb
Take Keke Palmer in a butter yellow and cream vintage Dior bustier dress with a scarf-tie waist, or Kate Hudson, who combined all the mid-10s and boho trends by wearing a leathery peplum and balloon pants by Chloé.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The post comes days after Meghan made a surprise solo appearance at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles, wearing a dusty rose Harbison Studio gown with black piping and a dramatic black cape.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Naturalizer Cosmic Mary Jane Flats Mary Janes of all styles—flats, heels, or even platforms—are a permanent fixture in French fashion and have been embraced by celebrities from Jane Birkin to Dua Lipa, who has been photographed wearing Margiela’s split-toe take on the strapped shoes.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Higgins was joined in the front row by the popular show’s Season Three alum Ciara Miller, wearing a sheer striped dress, along with R&B singer Monica and Natasha Lyonne, who have both been making the rounds this season, Bianca Lawson, June Ambrose, Wisdom Kaye and more.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
The couple divorced 10 years later, of course, and Ferguson stopped wearing the ring around 2003.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Two months later, Maya was photographed wearing a diamond engagement ring.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
There are models on the runway wearing skinny jeans and oversize sunglasses, or big, slouchy bags and coats, or black opaque tights and round-toe platform stilettos.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Wayne Antusas sits behind a wooden desk in a classroom in the A3 unit at Westville Correctional Facility, wearing a black T-shirt and a black baseball cap emblazoned with the Builder of Men Ministries logo.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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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Also on Tuesday, Indivisible CT is conducting an anti-ICE rally on the state Capitol lawn, taking political aim at a federal agency that has fallen sharply out of public favor after killing two American citizens in Minnesota and roughing up scores of others.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, who has been accused of killing his wife late last year, pleaded not guilty in the case during a virtual court appearance on Tuesday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This has caused widespread confusion for voters and staff alike, disrupting service delivery and eroding the relationship between constituents and their representatives.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The continent’s eroding religious traditions and cultural loyalties, and its surging population of Muslim migrants, are a constant and gloomy obsession in Dreher’s posts.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From a group of officers standing about 30 yards away, on the other side of a Dumpster, came a tear gas canister, which one of the group tried to kick away.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The long-standing challenge of smart fibers For years, researchers have tried to make smart fibers—materials that change shape when exposed to electricity, light, heat, or changes in acidity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Being a Democrat can be exhausting sometimes.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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My bags are stable, my hands are free, and long walks through massive terminals are far less exhausting.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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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
Verb
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On a recent walk around Manhattan, for instance, Hadid paired blue jeans with a raw, fraying hem with classic loafers, a perfect combination of hippie and preppy.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
10 Feb. 2026
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His voting coalition is fraying, too.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plants are heat and drought tolerant once established, and grow well in coastal gardens, tolerating salt spray, wind, and even deer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Child psychiatrist and Yale School of Medicine professor Yann Poncin previously told USA TODAY that over time, technology exposure rewires the brain to expect instant gratification, depleting the brain’s cognitive patience and threshold for tolerating frustration in the process.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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