as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wear out
Not dissimilar to the looks in 2004’s Torque, the outfits in Supercross embody the bright racing uniforms that professional dirt bike riders wear out on the tracks.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Pack instead: Flowy wide-leg pants Leggings may be comfortable, but they’re often worn out in public in Italy, outside of athletic situations.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
At the end of the appointment, my dentist relayed a theory that more than over-enthusiastic brushing could wear out enamel at the gumline.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Not for energy recovery, per se, but as a means of slowing down without having to use (and wear out) the tiny rear drum brake pads.
—New Atlas, 28 June 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Pack instead: Flowy wide-leg pants Leggings may be comfortable, but they’re often worn out in public in Italy, outside of athletic situations.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
At the end of the appointment, my dentist relayed a theory that more than over-enthusiastic brushing could wear out enamel at the gumline.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Not for energy recovery, per se, but as a means of slowing down without having to use (and wear out) the tiny rear drum brake pads.
—New Atlas, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
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Banks was described as wearing a black knit hat, black sweatshirt, black pants, and a face mask.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Boot Barn is the largest western and work wear retailer in the nation, according to Boot Barn Marketing Specialist Tanna Doyel.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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The other two students who were killed were Mogen’s childhood best friend Kaylee Goncalves and Chapin’s girlfriend, Xana Kernodle.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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The importance of flood insurance and homeowners insurance was underscored this summer when deadly flash floods killed dozens in central Texas.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Procedures at the clinic sometimes ran through the night—the record for the latest was four in the morning—but Terrazas never seemed to tire.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Their unvarnished alt-rock was led by wild-eyed singer Matt Shultz, a human rubber band who exhausted himself despite his vocals disappearing into the strong breeze.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Our teams have exhausted all resources and personnel over the last 20 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Design can nudge employees toward better creativity, recovery, and well-being, or leave them drained.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Treating the condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This model can provide scalability without burning out the investor—a welcome contrast to managing dozens of rental properties or overseeing a portfolio of rehabs.—
Greg Mohr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Here’s everything to know about task masking and how to shift your career approach without burning out.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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