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as in killed
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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2
as in eroded
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 endured
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 wore
Many of the pieces Zellweger wore in the film were thrifted from charity and consignment stores, such as Mary’s Living and Giving in Hampstead, the north London neighborhood where her character lives.
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The Valentino spokesmodel wore her brunette tresses with her signature full fringe, while her makeup consisted of coral blush and a terracotta lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Avdija wore the Israeli flag on the back of his jersey for the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Though the Swedes kept the game close through 35 minutes, the Americans eventually wore them down.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
There were no disruptions at the All-Star Game, but two prominent fans wore outfits designed to show pro-Palestinian solidarity.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Cody Powers said that his mother wore State Farm sweatshirts and T-shirts and entered every promotion the company offered.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Complex magazine also reported that the number may have served as a tribute to the singer's late uncle, who wore 64 as a football player.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Pat Listach wore the number for the Highlanders in the late 1980s.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The Valentino spokesmodel wore her brunette tresses with her signature full fringe, while her makeup consisted of coral blush and a terracotta lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Avdija wore the Israeli flag on the back of his jersey for the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Though the Swedes kept the game close through 35 minutes, the Americans eventually wore them down.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
There were no disruptions at the All-Star Game, but two prominent fans wore outfits designed to show pro-Palestinian solidarity.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Cody Powers said that his mother wore State Farm sweatshirts and T-shirts and entered every promotion the company offered.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Complex magazine also reported that the number may have served as a tribute to the singer's late uncle, who wore 64 as a football player.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Pat Listach wore the number for the Highlanders in the late 1980s.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wore
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But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Silas, 29, and Tishauna Ballard, 24, were killed; two others were injured.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That was what Ilia Malinin endured on Friday night, when his disastrous free skate ruined his chances for gold.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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One of the clearest examples is the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, which transformed decades of violence into a framework for peace — a peace that, despite its fragility, has endured for more than 25 years.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rapper said he is committed and dedicated to repairing relationships frayed by his alleged manic episodes.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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County Supervisor Janet Nguyen said Do’s disbarment serves to show the public that government corruption will not be tolerated.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Its approval came after a 12-month safety study that found the drug had no serious side effects and was both safe and well tolerated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But critically, there's a gaping hole in the offensive line following the departure of left tackle Dorion Strawn, who exhausted his eligibility.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Johnson sighed and rubbed a hand over her head in relief.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Diners here can feast upon things like duck fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wore. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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