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
Backed by solid work by a handful of other writers, the actor wears all of Shah’s unlikeable qualities while still somehow managing to be, well, fairly likeable.
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Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition to his bedazzled Whoop, the Los Angeles Lakers star wears incredible watches by Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and Patek Philippe on his other wrist.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Giraud, 75, wears an electronic ankle monitor while serving a life sentence under house arrest.
—Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Fredericksburg still wears its German heritage on its sleeve, evident throughout Main Street architecture and a lively cluster of biergartens and long-running seasonal festivals.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
The devil wears Prada; the angel wears neutrals.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
For the moment, everything is cast in green and gold—the colors of Brazil—and indeed, Paraty wears the history of the nation on its sleeve.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Giraud, 75, wears an electronic ankle monitor while serving a life sentence under house arrest.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Nobody wears the crown until their coronation, an ancient ceremony.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition to his bedazzled Whoop, the Los Angeles Lakers star wears incredible watches by Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and Patek Philippe on his other wrist.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Giraud, 75, wears an electronic ankle monitor while serving a life sentence under house arrest.
—Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Fredericksburg still wears its German heritage on its sleeve, evident throughout Main Street architecture and a lively cluster of biergartens and long-running seasonal festivals.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
The devil wears Prada; the angel wears neutrals.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
For the moment, everything is cast in green and gold—the colors of Brazil—and indeed, Paraty wears the history of the nation on its sleeve.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Giraud, 75, wears an electronic ankle monitor while serving a life sentence under house arrest.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Nobody wears the crown until their coronation, an ancient ceremony.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wears
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He's not known for his power plays or penalty kills, but he is known for making friend and keeping them.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Everyone knows what happens — believing Juliet to be dead, Romeo takes actual poison and kills himself, causing Juliet to stab herself to death after waking up next to her lover’s lifeless corpse.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The flow around the spacecraft erodes the surface, and particles get ejected as a constant stream.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trust erodes not just in technology, but in leadership’s ability to steer it responsibly.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bamako Encounters, founded in 1994, stands as perhaps the starkest example of this precarity.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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His net rating with independents stands at minus 45 points.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 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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Board member Nicole Gribstad also urged the committee to include an option that delays such a decision and exhausts all other financial alternatives before closing schools.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 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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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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The full study was published in the journal Arthropoda, and its findings describe an organism that tolerates urban noise and vibrations better than most animals — which is why the species is thriving in urban areas across the Southeast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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This long-blooming plant loves the heat, tolerates drought, and doesn’t need fancy soil—sandy, rocky, or poor soils are all fair game, says Gifford.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 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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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 2 Apr. 2026.
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