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
Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Be sure that children wear proper clothing to protect themselves from the cold.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Many have been around for decades and have a delightfully retro feel, a striking contrast to the modern hipster aura that most cafés around the world wear.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Homeland Security investigators have videos recorded by cameras worn by multiple agents, department spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Be sure that children wear proper clothing to protect themselves from the cold.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Thicker, bulkier winter clothes take up more space than lighter summer wear.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Many have been around for decades and have a delightfully retro feel, a striking contrast to the modern hipster aura that most cafés around the world wear.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear
Verb
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Confidence erodes, even when results look strong.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And there are signs that assumptions about men’s unwillingness to use such products are eroding.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Banfield took the stand in his own defense, acknowledging the affair with Peres Magalhães that started in August 2022 but denied any plans to kill his wife.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Phase 1 human clinical trials showed it was well tolerated, and Bakshi says early results in Phase 2, which is focused on both safety and efficacy, are promising.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bovino’s departure seemed an admission that Minnesotans aren’t the only Americans who won’t tolerate more deaths at the hands of federal agents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rusty, smelly, or leaking water signals corrosion or internal damage.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Deck stewards regularly spray down the decks to keep them clean and prevent salt corrosion.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Right now, too many of those threads are fraying.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The strategy that King decided on at the last minute was to hang back, lobbing softballs to create long volleys that would tire Riggs out.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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That led to a more open contest, and as legs began to tire and City spurned their own chances on the break, the momentum slowly turned Chelsea’s way.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On Saturday, the system pushed towards Virginia, with the forecast calling for a foot of snow or more to be dumped on parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, while New England endured double-digit subzero temperatures.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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California has endured three severe droughts in the past 19 years — from 2007 to 2009; 2012 to 2016; and 2020 to 2022 — all of which involved water restrictions for millions of residents and businesses in cities and cutbacks to farmers.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The scrutiny from the EU comes after Grok sparked a global backlash by allowing users, through its AI image generation and editing capabilities, to undress people, putting women and girls in transparent bikinis or revealing clothing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chester County Residents who need temporary shelter, food and clothing during the winter can call 211 or text their zip code to 898-211 for immediate assistance.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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