wears (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of wear (away)
as in washes out

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  1. washes out
  2. erodes
  3. undermines
  4. deteriorates
  5. scours
  6. weakens
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  • Copper chloride breaks up quickly under high heat and washes out—bluish.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Fertilizer Because of the frequent watering, which washes out nutrients, potted peppers need more fertilizer than garden plants.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
Definition of washes out
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  • That reduces the value organizations get from AI and erodes confidence in AI systems.
    — Tim Beerman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • As the heat dome erodes over the course of this week, the upper atmosphere begins to level out.
    — Sean Macaday July 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of erodes
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  • The coalition filed an amicus brief urging a federal judge in Idaho to block enforcement of the law while the lawsuit moves forward, arguing that the measure is unconstitutional and undermines the rights and safety of transgender students.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In pastel on brown paper, the loose, gestural application further undermines the boundaries between bodies.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of undermines
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  • When judgment deteriorates, every downstream outcome eventually reflects it.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Presidents fall, elections are held, and international interventions return — yet insecurity deepens and governance deteriorates.
    — José Singer, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of deteriorates
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  • This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing writer Jessie Quinn, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026
  • If your pharmacy lists a price that’s too high for comfort, try searching your GLP-1 medication on a site like GoodRx, which scours pharmacies and finds coupons to present you with the cheapest options.
    — Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of scours
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  • In a turnaround, the danger is that cutting so deeply weakens the capabilities needed for recovery.
    — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Every decision that follows—from financial management to customer experience—either strengthens or weakens that identity.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakens
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