as in wearing
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wearing out
Around 80% or lower means the battery is wearing out.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Will the novelty of an MLB franchise hosting home games in California’s capital for the first time fade in the A’s second season, wearing out like the pitcher’s mound in the eighth inning?
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Amazon Essentials Waisted Sweatshirt Dress Dresses aren’t just for wearing out—this sweatshirt dress is the perfect loungewear basic to stay comfortable at home on chilly days.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
On sale for $30, this sweatshirt and shorts set is a no-brainer for wearing out and about with sneakers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
This past winter, the overhaul included the loss of Gleyber Torres, who was a two-time All-Star with the Yankees before refusing to move off of second base to accommodate Chisholm and eventually wearing out his welcome in the Bronx.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Will the novelty of an MLB franchise hosting home games in California’s capital for the first time fade in the A’s second season, wearing out like the pitcher’s mound in the eighth inning?
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Amazon Essentials Waisted Sweatshirt Dress Dresses aren’t just for wearing out—this sweatshirt dress is the perfect loungewear basic to stay comfortable at home on chilly days.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
On sale for $30, this sweatshirt and shorts set is a no-brainer for wearing out and about with sneakers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
This past winter, the overhaul included the loss of Gleyber Torres, who was a two-time All-Star with the Yankees before refusing to move off of second base to accommodate Chisholm and eventually wearing out his welcome in the Bronx.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing out
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Curry, wearing a bulky wrap around his knee, leaned back and took a long, deep breath before exhaling as the game tipped off.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Her heart features the side profiles of two residents wearing Indigenous attire in the foreground, and a map of the city’s East Side, with street names like Indiana Avenue, Holmes Street and Troost Avenue behind them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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But last year a single pack was responsible for killing about 100 calves in less than seven months in the high ranchland of Sierra County north of Truckee, costing ranchers and the state millions and terrifying residents.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors, meanwhile, argue that Clancy carefully planned and plotted before allegedly killing her three children by sending her husband out of the house.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Both countries aim to counter cheap, high-volume threats without exhausting high-value interceptors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most people who reach out to Gahl do so after exhausting nearly every other option and cycling through multiple specialists and medical centers.—
Alexandra Sifferlin,
STAT,
31 Mar. 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
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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
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The fire broke out for a short time before burning out by itself, police said, adding that no one was injured.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Families are aging, caregivers are burning out, and too many people are forced into crisis placements or inappropriate settings because suitable housing options simply do not exist.—
Fay Lenz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Within minutes, a dark brew of sewage, industrial waste, and stormwater was rising through basements and businesses, hospitals and the central rail station, knocking out power and causing a billion dollars in damage.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Later in the decade, the Air Force deployed the more advanced BLU-114/B during the NATO bombing in the Balkans, knocking out more than 70% of Serbia’s national grid in a single night and plunging the country into darkness.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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McVey, 68, has volunteered with Court Watch for about a year, but has spent most of his time doing in-person observation since November 2025.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Which has been phenomenal just because of the work that Underground Squeaks is doing in the community.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Tate is not washing out.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tiny water droplets can scatter light, washing out the vivid reds and oranges.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Wearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing%20out. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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