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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 Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Graham kept the rest of the styling pared down, wearing soft waves, hoop earrings and carrying a small metallic clutch.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Taffur is believed to have been wearing an all-black outfit that consisted of a black hoodie, black pants and black Converse sneakers at the time of her disappearance.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
When a Republican says something foolish, network anchors react like a gator just crawled into the studio wearing a MAGA hat.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Alvarez, wearing a black Munguía T-shirt, was booed all three times he was shown on the large video board.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The immediate aftermath of a split tends to be less clear, a hazy maelstrom that can involve medicinal tubs of ice cream, insomnia by way of intrusive thoughts, and an aversion to wearing anything other than sweats.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Compression socks can also help, though anyone with blood-clotting issues should consult their doctor before wearing them.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Eli Heidenreich walked down the long corridor, wearing his Navy service dress blues and the emotion of the moment all over his face.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The force of Burton’s manic personality was very wearing.
—Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Verb
Mira arrived with her friends, wearing the pink dress and a pair of Air Force 1s.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Graham kept the rest of the styling pared down, wearing soft waves, hoop earrings and carrying a small metallic clutch.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Taffur is believed to have been wearing an all-black outfit that consisted of a black hoodie, black pants and black Converse sneakers at the time of her disappearance.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
When a Republican says something foolish, network anchors react like a gator just crawled into the studio wearing a MAGA hat.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Alvarez, wearing a black Munguía T-shirt, was booed all three times he was shown on the large video board.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The immediate aftermath of a split tends to be less clear, a hazy maelstrom that can involve medicinal tubs of ice cream, insomnia by way of intrusive thoughts, and an aversion to wearing anything other than sweats.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Compression socks can also help, though anyone with blood-clotting issues should consult their doctor before wearing them.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Eli Heidenreich walked down the long corridor, wearing his Navy service dress blues and the emotion of the moment all over his face.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing
Adjective
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And that makes his collapse all the more crushing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Even the laughs and smiles that Joe and Kate Keller issue are fleeting, a respite from the journey toward a more crushing reality.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Asch recommends finding a driver-friendly activity to make time on the road feel less draining, such as listening to an audiobook or podcast.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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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
Verb
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On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The coastal Georgia man arrested in 2018 and accused of torturing, killing and burying his two teenage children in the backyard of the family’s mobile home will spend the rest of his life behind bars after reaching a plea deal.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, both groups split the cost of major repairs, like recent upgrades to the eroding south porch.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The move has raised concerns about eroding the freedom of navigation on which global trade depends.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Last month, despite Orbán’s formidable, long-standing attempts to rig the legal and electoral systems in his favor, Magyar won, in a stunning upset.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Remove water sources that wasps can use to build their nests by getting rid of standing water in birdbaths, downspout drains, or other sources in the yard.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The literature on adolescence marks middle school as a turning point, a time when kids begin to pull away from their parents, discard childish pursuits, and pursue, full thrust, the exhausting project of individuation.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The American economy has so many challenges right now that keeping track of them all can be exhausting.—
Matthew Lynn,
Washington Post,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These design aspects allow users to operate it for extended periods without tiring or switching between different power outlets.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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The mayor’s veto eliminated a measure to reduce public hostility at a time of toxic divisions fraying the city.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Wearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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