as in to wear out
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These metallic sneakers from Veja are fancy enough to wear out on the town, but comfy enough to don for long days of sightseeing; pair them with your lounge set for the plane and save space in your carry-on.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025 -
You’ll likely be worn out, so opt for a casual spot for dinner.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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Soak the garment in water and gently rub out the stain with your fingers.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The News started a morning edition to rub out its competitor.—
Tim Kiska,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Work Ethic Camp was opened in 2001 and initially designed to reduce prison overcrowding, according to a Nebraska legislative report, providing the incarcerated with life skills training, substance abuse treatment and work experience.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The bacterium, residing harmlessly in the guts of laboratory and fetal mice, reduced accumulation of mercury, the researchers said.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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This practice of reframing doesn’t erase the problem, sure.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The move to erase the sometimes ugly truth about this country’s history?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Wipe (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe%20%28away%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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