wearing (away)

present participle of wear (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing (away)
Verb
  • 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
  • On the night of the peak, the moon will be 84% illuminated, washing out most of the shooting stars, according to NASA.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Rising living costs, inflation eroding purchasing power, and longer life spans have all made stepping away from the workforce more difficult than ever.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Since 2019, cumulative inflation stands at 26%, eroding any real progress made through job-hopping or promotions.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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