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
Students in Imam’s classes on the Old and New Testaments do tutorials in his office, reading essays aloud while Imam wears full academic regalia.
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Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Kate Flannery wears an embroidered gown to the Normal premiere with Mary Lynn Rajskub in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
One character wears a newsboy-style cap, grounding the 1930s setting in working-class detail.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Likewise diverging from the norm, a Retiarius on a pottery relief from Gaul, instead of being almost naked, wears a helmet, body armor, and greaves.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle is a companion and part of the identity of the rider who wears a uniform not suited for an office or any formal setting, but to take on nature handlebars first.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Glosserman even pointed to a familiar GEICO insurance commercial — featuring a masked killer who, much like Leslie Vernon, wears no shoes and overalls — as an example of how their cult film’s visual language has seeped into the mainstream.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
To do what was once unthinkable in the fashion the Sabres did this season starts with Dahlin, a leader who wears his heart on his sleeve every night and competes over every inch of the ice.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Sophie now wears a Welsh gold wedding band, following their wedding in 1999.
—Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Kate Flannery wears an embroidered gown to the Normal premiere with Mary Lynn Rajskub in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
One character wears a newsboy-style cap, grounding the 1930s setting in working-class detail.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Likewise diverging from the norm, a Retiarius on a pottery relief from Gaul, instead of being almost naked, wears a helmet, body armor, and greaves.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle is a companion and part of the identity of the rider who wears a uniform not suited for an office or any formal setting, but to take on nature handlebars first.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Glosserman even pointed to a familiar GEICO insurance commercial — featuring a masked killer who, much like Leslie Vernon, wears no shoes and overalls — as an example of how their cult film’s visual language has seeped into the mainstream.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
To do what was once unthinkable in the fashion the Sabres did this season starts with Dahlin, a leader who wears his heart on his sleeve every night and competes over every inch of the ice.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Sophie now wears a Welsh gold wedding band, following their wedding in 1999.
—Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wears
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Vaccines against malaria, a disease that kills more than 400,000 people annually, most of them children under five in Africa, are now being introduced in 25 countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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He’s considered a two-way winger, kills penalties and can play the net front on the power play.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Affordability issues explain part of the apprehension; increasingly, young people have been priced out of the housing market, breeding a resentment that erodes faith in institutions — and in capitalism itself.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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That reflex delays care and erodes trust.—
Liz Koch,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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The arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial, which stands at 99 feet (30 meters) tall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The competition showcases the iconic dive tower that stands 100 feet tall.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 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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Kale tolerates light freezes and cold temperatures enhance the flavor of their foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Holly tolerates mild drought once established.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 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
Verb
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Wears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wears. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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