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as in to kill
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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as in to erode
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 to tolerate
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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as in corrosion
the result of long and hard use
after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
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as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
That will wear on anyone, particularly a 19-year-old still getting his feet wet — something Tortorella has suggested more than once.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The quilt is constructed from multiple pairs of vintage Levi’s jeans, in an assortment of washes and varying degrees of wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Neal’s lawyer argued that Hopkins was wearing a tool belt that included blunt objects and a closed pocketknife, making the homicide self-defense.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
That will wear on anyone, particularly a 19-year-old still getting his feet wet — something Tortorella has suggested more than once.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
The fashion label initially launched in 2014 with bikinis sold on Instagram, and quickly added party, occasion and festival wear, and has now expanded into swimwear, casualwear, shoes, accessories, loungewear and lingerie.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The quilt is constructed from multiple pairs of vintage Levi’s jeans, in an assortment of washes and varying degrees of wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
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While all 379 passengers on the commercial flight were safely evacuated, five crew members aboard the Coast Guard plane were killed.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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From the Philippines through southern China and Vietnam, and onto Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, the storm killed hundreds and devastated communities and livelihoods.Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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But as Monday made clear, any patience this fan base has left is rapidly eroding in tandem with this season.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The pervasive nature of these errors can affect decision-making processes and erode confidence in AI across industries.William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, sometime in her mid-40s, her ability to tolerate alcohol plummeted.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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These blatant violations will not be tolerated on U.S. soil.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There was no black residue in the barrel, often a cause of corrosion.Christopher Cann, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Severe corrosion can happen in moist, warm climates where saltwater is hundreds of miles away.Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Despite playing both ways this fall, Hunter doesn't seem to tire, maintaining his effectiveness throughout games.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Neither man seemed to tire much as the rigorous fight went five rounds, but Yan never appeared to show any wilt.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Assad’s allies and foes crowned him victorious even though, by many accounts, the seams were fraying.Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Working remotely, connections—the human variety, not the Ethernet kind—can fray.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine has endured more than 1,000 days of conflict with Russia, which has steadily advanced westward, inflicting significant damage to the country's energy grid and straining its military capabilities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Despite enduring immense challenges, Ukraine's economy outperforms Moscow's in critical metrics.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The church canceled the charity event with bags of rice and clothing items still arranged within the premises.Dyepkazah Shibayan and Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Taylor works with his stylist Dex Robinson to deliver statement looks that are built with high fashion designer clothing, streetwear and an element of ease.Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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