WEARING DOWN Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

wearing down

verb

present participle of wear down

as in grinding (down)

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wearing out

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This is a sign that internal parts like your clutch or transmission bands are wearing out.

— Michael Kurko, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Others share stories of donut tires wearing out quickly or making their vehicles feel unstable at highway speeds.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

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