1
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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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
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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
Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
In the photo obtained by the outlet, Sia — known for obscuring her face on stage and at public events with oversized wigs — wore her long blonde hair in beaded braids, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
For smoother, more comfortable wear, eyeliners infused with soothing ingredients like botanical oils, hyaluronic acid, or vitamin E are a safe bet.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The star wore her hair in a sleek braided bun with a single face-framing strand and accessorized her strappy peach Louis Vuitton gown with Chopard jewels.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
In the photo obtained by the outlet, Sia — known for obscuring her face on stage and at public events with oversized wigs — wore her long blonde hair in beaded braids, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
And the rotation has been shorter and more taxed, leading to more defensive lapses and increased wear on key players.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
For smoother, more comfortable wear, eyeliners infused with soothing ingredients like botanical oils, hyaluronic acid, or vitamin E are a safe bet.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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But as the pandemic progressed, killing hundreds of thousands of people around the world, Cuomo’s response also faced intense scrutiny over a controversial directive to transfer recovering Covid-19 patients back to nursing homes.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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After asking the village to remove the Christmas lights in honor of the more than 46,000 Palestinians killed in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas, the village instead offered to install lights for Ramadan, Nawab said.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Spinrad said the cuts, especially of researchers who collect data that feeds into storm models, could erode the quality of hurricane forecasts going forward.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Despite creating jobs and potential environmental benefits, chronic mismanagement and escalating costs have eroded public trust, making continued taxpayer support irresponsible.—
Phillip Molnar,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The plants will tolerate some dappled shade in areas with high temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tapped to become the replacement for Steve Rogers, Walker gets his hands on super soldier serum and doesn't exactly tolerate it as well as his predecessor.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Thomas Edison’s electric light bulb and power distribution systems and Nikola Tesla’s alternating current innovations relied on copper’s conductivity and corrosion resistance, enabling widespread electrification.—
Ed Macha,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Holtec’s plans to restart Palisades, however, are running into challenges after inspections found more than 1,000 steam generator tubes with indications of corrosion cracking, according to a filing with NRC.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This is crucial for ensuring your hands don’t tire out, even during longer cooking sessions.—
Jessica Kanzler,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The rump can withstand bites, scratches and other forms of attack effectively, until the predator tires out and moves on.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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International agreements and alliances, already fraying as great-power competition heats up, will struggle to contain these fights.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Investor confidence in the Dallas-area company is fraying, Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith told clients in a note on Thursday.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Researchers have compared this survival strategy to that of tardigrades, microscopic creatures famous for enduring the vacuum of space.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Colossal is attempting to resurrect mammoths and other extinct creatures, and the mice will enable its team to test links between specific genetic sequences and physical traits that enabled the giants to endure bitterly cold environments, according to the private Dallas company.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Essential Clothes for the South's In-Between Season These items of clothing are otherwise known as the things that can save a Southerner who is concerned about dressing for day that ends up being warmer or cooler than anticipated.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.—
Adam Smith,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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