Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing (away)
Verb
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This indicated that some fluid was washing out lutetium from rocks on the asteroid.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Brightness is stunning, colors pop naturally, and dark scenes stay detailed without washing out, which proves to be great for movie nights or gaming marathons.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An additional 23 metros are currently perfectly market, according to the real estate brokerage—which still represents a positive shift for buyers after years of rising home prices and eroding purchasing power.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, the administration’s actions are eroding such trust.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Wearing (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing%20%28away%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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