1
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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2
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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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
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1
as in corrosion
the result of long and hard use
after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
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2
as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
The bride wore a shimmering brocade corset dress from Schiaparelli’s most recent couture collection.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
In addition to yarns, Woolmark also tested the process on fabrics and garments to ensure color performance and long-lasting wear.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Verb
He was last seen wearing blue headphones, a blue surgical mask, a black North Face jacket, light-wash camo pants and gray sneakers.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
The bride wore a shimmering brocade corset dress from Schiaparelli’s most recent couture collection.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Noun
The shoes, which range from $255 to $345, only caused slight rubbing for the first wear, but then shaped themselves to her feet, thanks to the Italian leather.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
In addition to yarns, Woolmark also tested the process on fabrics and garments to ensure color performance and long-lasting wear.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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Chatterjee notes that this is a brand with strong retention but declining acquisition potential due to eroding external perception.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Many of his directives this term have closely mirrored Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda that explicitly prioritizes eroding LGBTQ rights.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Gaza’s Health Ministry on Sunday said that another 88 people have been killed by Israeli fire over the past 24 hours, raising the war’s toll among Palestinians to 56,500.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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One Cambodian soldier was killed in a relatively small, contested area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
Verb
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But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Over-the-sink dish racks should be waterproof and take preventive measures to eliminate rust and corrosion.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The wrenches are forged from chrome molybdenum steel with a nickel-chrome coating for corrosion resistance.—
Gabriel Morgan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Verb
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This idea began to fray when early robot AI failed to handle messy, real-world conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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As his confidence begins to fray, and as his smoothly speeding vehicle starts to seem like more and more of a prison, the film becomes almost heart-stoppingly suspenseful.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Runs in them were short, quick bursts, relishing the feeling of power transferring through my feet but being careful not to tire and start clunking.—
Jonathan Beverly,
Outside Online,
23 June 2025
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During the first few weeks after surgery, your eyelids are likely to tire faster than usual.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 June 2025
Verb
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The couple hasn't tied the knot, yet their nearly two-decade relationship has endured more than most marriages.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Beyond the West Coast, Florida’s luxury market also endured a turbulent year.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Through their clothing, concertgoers breathed life into the Superdome.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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