as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
The season runs 34 games, a length that wears down many players.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
However, he has just been worn down by this season and, like many of the other younger players, needs a bit of a break and a refresh.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This wears down the surface of the teeth and can lead to several complications, including jaw pain, headaches, and dental problems.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
The heavier lithium-ion batteries also wear down tires faster.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
However, he has just been worn down by this season and, like many of the other younger players, needs a bit of a break and a refresh.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This wears down the surface of the teeth and can lead to several complications, including jaw pain, headaches, and dental problems.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
The heavier lithium-ion batteries also wear down tires faster.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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Due to their heavier weight and instant torque, tires on EVs wear out sooner than traditional ICE cars—up to 10,000 km faster—leading to quicker tire replacement and driving the demand for durable, specialized rubber designed to handle the extra strain.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bristle dartboards, even though self-repairing, will eventually wear out after several years of regular use.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Made with ingredients renowned in Ayurvedic medicine to treat gastrointestinal issues and 17 digestive enzymes, including alpha galactosidase which helps break down carbohydrates found in beans and cruciferous vegetables, a twice daily dose can feel like a reset button for your digestive tract.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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