WORE (AWAY) Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

wore (away)

verb

Definition of wore (away)

past tense of wear (away)

as in washed out

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Verb

Serious stargazing gets harder as even bright constellations seem washed out by lingering light.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Overnight treatments work best and should be washed out with shampoo the next day.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of washed out

Verb

He was elected in a landslide in July 2024, but quit after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
This base of progressive influence in Washington cannot be eroded.

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of eroded

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And for a team whose backup goalie severely undermined them last year, there may not be a worse option than Samuel Ersson in that spot.

— Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 July 2026
South Africa closed its two major refineries in 2022 after new fuel regulations undermined their commercial logic.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of undermined

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For the third year running, Robb Report editors and writers have scoured the world of high-end audio to find the best equipment available.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
European allies and Canada scoured their inventories to see what could be offered should one of them come under attack.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of scoured

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The relationship between Cassidy and Kennedy has deteriorated after Cassidy criticized Kennedy’s vaccine policies.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 15 July 2026
What began as a low-level juvenile case became five years in secure custody as his behavior deteriorated and new charges accumulated.

— Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of deteriorated

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Some frogs may have been sleeping, weakened, injured, or otherwise compromised before being captured.

— Jay Kakade July 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Most people who are exposed to Legionella bacteria don’t get sick at all, but vulnerable groups can include people who are over 50, who vape or smoke, or who have weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions like diabetes or lung disease.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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