as in wears out
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breaks down
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The Dog Whisperer breaks down a simple method to make sure your pup knows where to go when nature calls.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025 -
Shortly after, Kate breaks down and apologizes to Hal, begging him to take her back.—
Trish Deitch,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Wears down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wears%20down. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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