wears (away)

Definition of wears (away)next
present tense third-person singular of wear (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wears (away)
Verb
  • The product washes out super easily and leaves my hair feeling noticeably silkier, even when wet.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
  • However, when rain washes out the snowpack or a healthy snowpack doesn’t form, water in the soil can later freeze – as can mycorrhizal fungi.
    Aimee Classen, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • That reflex delays care and erodes trust.
    Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That sentiment was echoed by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who said the US blockade of Iranian ports undermines the ceasefire.
    Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
  • In general, disclosing AI use decreases trust and undermines legitimacy.
    Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Her condition rapidly deteriorates to the point where Abbott and Robby are forced to do a C-Section in the ER, with seconds to spare to save her life and the life of the baby.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Originally staged at Avignon in 2025, the play follows a father and daughter whose bond is tested across the vastness of space as one of them starts a new life on Mars while Earth deteriorates.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Pop Mart scours the world for artists each year, Si said, but most don't make the cut.
    Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The exit of thousands of DOJ lawyers weakens law enforcement for many years to come, former DOJ lawyers told USA TODAY.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Abbott contends the policy weakens statewide coordination with federal authorities.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Wears (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wears%20%28away%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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