wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Being overweight can play a significant role in cartilage wearing down as well.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Using harsh cleaners and abrasive materials, as well as leaving excess liquid on the countertop surface can cause a number of issues such as wearing down sealants, staining, discoloration, and dull spots.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Researchers are worn down by the pressure to treat animals as data points.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
The brother went from being overweight to extremely thin, worn down by the daily demands of caregiving.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Using harsh cleaners and abrasive materials, as well as leaving excess liquid on the countertop surface can cause a number of issues such as wearing down sealants, staining, discoloration, and dull spots.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Researchers are worn down by the pressure to treat animals as data points.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
The brother went from being overweight to extremely thin, worn down by the daily demands of caregiving.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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