1
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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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
The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 mashes up the boot Ronaldo wore for the 1998 World Cup with the Air Max 95.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Witherspoon wore a hot pink plunging Prada gown to the occasion—perfectly on brand for Elle.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The princess wore a white outfit for the occasion, and she was seen dipping into a curtsy for both the emperor and the empress, in addition to handshakes.
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Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
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Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
For another shot, Hailey wore a black triangle bra featuring ultra-thin straps and a streamlined silhouette, paired with coordinating high-cut bottoms accented by delicate string sides.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The princess of Sussex wore a pair of white sunglasses perched atop her head and a white top with matching shorts.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Ogno wore the jersey of Knicks captain Jalen Brunson, whose 45 points propelled the Knicks to victory and him to the NBA Finals MVP.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Witherspoon wore a hot pink plunging Prada gown to the occasion—perfectly on brand for Elle.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The princess wore a white outfit for the occasion, and she was seen dipping into a curtsy for both the emperor and the empress, in addition to handshakes.
—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
—
Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
For another shot, Hailey wore a black triangle bra featuring ultra-thin straps and a streamlined silhouette, paired with coordinating high-cut bottoms accented by delicate string sides.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The princess of Sussex wore a pair of white sunglasses perched atop her head and a white top with matching shorts.
—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia.
—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Ogno wore the jersey of Knicks captain Jalen Brunson, whose 45 points propelled the Knicks to victory and him to the NBA Finals MVP.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wore
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.
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The oil supply shock caused by the Iran war has eroded global demand for crude — but a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.
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Israel’s failed forever wars in Iran and Lebanon have further eroded Netanyahu’s prospects.
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His wife had endured a difficult labor.
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Through centuries of upheaval the monastery endured as a living testament to Ukraine’s faith, culture, and history.
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But muddy conditions led to slop and chaos, and tired out the front-runners after a very fast opening pace, clearing the way for the closer to do his thing.
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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.
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Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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There has long been a bipartisan consensus around supporting Israel in Washington, but that has frayed in recent years.
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But goons roaming the streets, vandalizing property and causing mayhem must not be tolerated.
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In the trial, the drug was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion and was well tolerated across all dose levels, with no serious adverse events reported.
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And Louis, perhaps exhausted from his spree of bouts, but also perhaps looking past Schmeling, hadn’t trained much.
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Once the trust fund is exhausted, the system will continue to receive payroll and self-employment taxes each year.
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But did Spilotro go about life as an upstanding model citizen who rubbed elbows with the Vegas elite, while quietly and stealthily protecting the Mafia's financial interests in Vegas casinos?
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With its Jewish delis, atmospheric dive bars, and underground music scene, the Mile End neighborhood minted the defining Montreal cool of the indie aughts—a place where cardiganed Italian grandmas rubbed shoulders with tattooed creatives.
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“Wore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wore. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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