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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
My favorite way to wear the effortlessly polished piece is with a statement necklace, sunglasses, and a pair of jelly flats.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Currently on sale for 32 percent off, score this versatile shoe that is stylish yet durable enough to withstand hours of all-day wear.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Verb
During the intimate ceremony, held at the 16th-century Catholic church, Edwards stepped out of a vintage white Mercedes convertible wearing a lace gown with long sleeves, as seen in photos obtained by the Daily Mail.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
My favorite way to wear the effortlessly polished piece is with a statement necklace, sunglasses, and a pair of jelly flats.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Noun
Check out the neighbor’s casual wear.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Currently on sale for 32 percent off, score this versatile shoe that is stylish yet durable enough to withstand hours of all-day wear.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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The oil supply shock caused by the Iran war has eroded global demand for crude — but a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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As retailers race to modernize their stores, a new report from Coresight Research reveals a rapidly shifting business landscape beneath their feet, where inefficiencies are eroding profits.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The conflict began on June 13, 2025, when Israel targeted the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its missile capabilities — an unprecedented attack that also killed several of Iran’s most powerful figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The remaining seven were killed in action during operations against Iran.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Days later, Major League Baseball issued a warning to the players stating that similar behavior will not be tolerated in the future.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Noun
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These issues can lead to corrosion, uneven metal buildup, and rapid capacity loss, reducing battery life and limiting large-scale deployment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Ramos said consistent flushing — whether done automatically or manually — is required to prevent corrosion.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Staying out of the grass where a tick can latch onto your clothing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Jokes aside, every four years the World Cup offers participating countries an extremely high-profile opportunity to express themselves through clothing design.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Verb
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There has long been a bipartisan consensus around supporting Israel in Washington, but that has frayed in recent years.—
Kelvin Chan,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In the Los Angeles Times, Seema Mehta and Nicole Nixon report that Steyer’s ability to appear everywhere ended up tiring out voters.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Shenzhen startup EngineAI can be forgiven for tiring out its PM01 humanoid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Michelle Amores, a division manager for the San Jose Public Library who helped organize the celebration, spoke to the community’s enduring spirit.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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There’s no denying the enduring glamour of this grande dame, whose secluded locale at the tip of the Cap is as much a draw for the jet set as the intimate cabanas where Greta Garbo once retreated and the saltwater infinity pool carved into the cliffs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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