WEARS Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

wears

verb

present tense third-person singular of wear

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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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 Granted, save for one image on a TV screen, no one wears a Green Lantern mask or outfit in the Lanterns pilot, but the wheels of its story have been in motion for decades by the time its premise unfolds. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 Sadie Sink plays Jean Grey as a Gen Zer malcontent who wears a hoodie and whose affect suggests a steady diet of Sylvia Plath. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 Florence obviously wears a bodysuit, so there’s nothing there. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026 These days, Meloni almost always wears trousers, avoids bold patterns and favors pastels and other neutral colors. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 What began as a put-down became an identity — one this Atlanta neighborhood now wears with pride. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Their chat was zippy and light, as cozy as the green fisherman’s sweater Poehler wears in Good Hang’s key art. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 The first of the two vehicles, a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic coupe, wears saffron bodywork with cobalt blue and yellow accents. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In film, this hairstyle has become emblematic, notably in Bend It Like Beckham, where Keira Knightley wears it with a short curtain crop. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026

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Verb

For any Iranian woman who captures or kills an American service member, Hatami said the reward would be doubled.

— August 17, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
This movie is based around the multiverse, which is a concept of Doomsday, of course, but this could confirm some rumors that Doom kills Tobey Maguire’s Spidey in the Raimi universe – or that Tom Holland is showing up in some capacity.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of kills

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The high-pressure stream erodes the lighter-colored soft spring wood that’s found between the dark grain bands of summer-wood.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Once the decision is made, continuing to relitigate it creates confusion, erodes trust, and slows execution.

— Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of erodes

Verb

Today, with an imploded refi business and rates closing in on 7%, the AI mortgage company’s market value stands at just $300 million.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Hospital staff moved equipment outdoors, including beds, IV stands and oxygen cylinders, and set up temporary treatment areas to adapt to emergency conditions.

— Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stands

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That’s because even ordinary winds – and far worse, storms and earthquakes – cause tall buildings to sway, which ruins people’s concentration, wrecks their mood, and even exhausts them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.

— Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026

Definition of exhausts

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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
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

Definition of frays

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It's built by what leadership consistently rewards, tolerates and refuses to compromise on.

— Brandon Shannon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Everyone metabolizes caffeine differently, so the amount one person tolerates comfortably may leave someone else feeling shaky, anxious, or unable to sleep.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerates

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More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
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