1
as in to kill
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to erode
to damage or diminish by continued friction
all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to tolerate
British
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in corrosion
the result of long and hard use
after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wear
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Contrast this with the simplicity of the looks worn in the earlier years of the league.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
She’s launched a successful athletic wear line, CALIA by Carrie, written a bestselling fitness book, Find Your Path, and even ventured into the world of Las Vegas residencies.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for wear 
Verb
Since the original 110-mile ribbon of the turnpike opened in 1957, workers have manned the tiny booths 24 hours a day to accept tolls -the last dozen years wearing those iconic retro Florida shirts.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Contrast this with the simplicity of the looks worn in the earlier years of the league.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Later on Monday evening, the Trumps will reappear in their evening wear for fancy balls to close out the administration's celebration.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
She’s launched a successful athletic wear line, CALIA by Carrie, written a bestselling fitness book, Find Your Path, and even ventured into the world of Las Vegas residencies.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for wear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
-
Moments later, she was killed….This child lost his mother and father in mere seconds.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Nashville high school In: South Carolina Lucia Suarez Sang Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
This shift has eroded our industrial base, closing factories, costing jobs and weakening domestic production.—
Matthew Putman,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Some market watchers said such moves would help weaken the dollar, bolstering exports and eroding America’s huge trade deficit, a point of frustration for Trump.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
That year, the award went to Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues at the height of the Dead Puck Era, when obstruction was tolerated and scoring was at a premium.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
-
This snapdragon reaches about 20 inches in height with semi-double 1 to 1 ½ inch blooms produces all season long and able to tolerate light frosts.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
It was engineered to thrive at sea with special corrosion resistance, thermal management, and structural and electrical durability.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
-
The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA report that the electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion.—
Ahjané Forbes,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Once all that sightseeing has tired you out, Patria Palace is the ideal place to recover.—
Nick Hendry,
theweek,
3 Dec. 2024
-
Things got slightly more alarming as the game went on and the midfield engines began to tire, particularly as a flurry of late attacks almost saw the hosts nick all three points.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Verb
-
The warning frayed nerves of residents who have seen three days of blazes after a massive windstorm Tuesday.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
-
But as the edges of the world grow frayed by human hands, the untouched wilderness has become increasingly elusive.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
-
This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that bitterly cold wind chills expected could result in hypothermia or frostbite and has advised people in the Capitol to wear appropriate clothing including multiple layers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Gem, a search engine for online vintage and secondhand clothing, which brings all pre-loved fashion into one search, has launched push notifications.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near wear
Cite this Entry
“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share