1
as in kills
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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2
as in erodes
to damage or diminish by continued friction
all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
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as in stands
British
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it
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Recent Examples of wears
When inside, Hattuta said everyone wears masks and keeps a safe distance from each other.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Documentary filmmaker Reginald Turner, a board member of Pan Pacific Park, wears a metal gear from the Petersen Automotive Museum on his index finger like a ring.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
On that trip, he was joined by friend and fellow veteran, Mary Jo Rohrbacher, who now wears his wings.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Edmondson wears top hats, but his real passion is for period technology.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Writer Julia Harrison wears hers every day, a testament to both their quality and aesthetic versatility.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
While survey respondents did not specify what made the Naperville-to-Chicago commute especially draining, the study did find that distance is not necessarily what wears workers down the most.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
In the clip, Earle sports a stunning, form-fitting red dress while Berrios wears a casual, collared white shirt.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Documentary filmmaker Reginald Turner, a board member of Pan Pacific Park, wears a metal gear from the Petersen Automotive Museum on his index finger like a ring.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
On that trip, he was joined by friend and fellow veteran, Mary Jo Rohrbacher, who now wears his wings.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Edmondson wears top hats, but his real passion is for period technology.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Writer Julia Harrison wears hers every day, a testament to both their quality and aesthetic versatility.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
While survey respondents did not specify what made the Naperville-to-Chicago commute especially draining, the study did find that distance is not necessarily what wears workers down the most.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
In the clip, Earle sports a stunning, form-fitting red dress while Berrios wears a casual, collared white shirt.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wears
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Instead of accepting a deal to leave New York for good, Fisk embarks on a murder spree and kills anyone protesting his power.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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There's a gut-punching element of tragedy, too, as Loki kills his real father, Laufey (Colm Feore), then appears to plummet to his own death in the final act.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Here in the muddy middle is where confidence erodes, not because the writer lacks ability but because the process becomes complex.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The pattern held up consistently — later-day caffeine pushes sleep back and erodes its quality.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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As companies compete for available land on earth and face criticism from neighbors who don’t want to live near data centers, orbiting tech stands to benefit from the absence of neighbors, endless solar power, and cold temperatures that GPUs need.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Apr. 2026
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As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The coalition of supporters frays Still another issue is conflict within the legalization movement itself, particularly between the business and activist wings.—
William Garriott,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Wears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wears. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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