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as in crushing
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as in draining
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as in killing
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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as in eroding
to damage or diminish by continued friction
all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
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as in standing
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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Recent Examples of wearing
Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Chavez posted a photo of Gregory Bovino walking down 33rd Street and Portland Avenue, flanked by three agents wearing masks.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
As students streamed out of Central Senior High School at the end of the school day Thursday, parents and community members stood along the sidewalk stretching out in front of Marshall Avenue, wearing vests or holding whistles, in case federal officials showed up.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Therefore Primate and its promising central character turns more into a typical slasher flick, repeatedly knocking off the swimsuit-wearing teens one by one, his specialty being yanking out jaws and other bloody grossouts.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with Turner, British royal family members like Princess Beatrice and Kate Middleton are admirers of Chong’s feminine designs, with the Princess of Wales wearing one particular look for two special royal outings in 2025.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Two men sat on either side of her, one in a hat with WHO RESCUED WHO stitched across it and the other wearing a pearl-button shirt.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Madden brought an '80s rocker vibe to show, wearing a skull on his belt and a bandana on his head.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The second suspect reportedly has a heavy build, and was wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue pants, black gloves and white shoes.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The force of Burton’s manic personality was very wearing.
—Daneet Steffens, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
Verb
Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Chavez posted a photo of Gregory Bovino walking down 33rd Street and Portland Avenue, flanked by three agents wearing masks.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
As students streamed out of Central Senior High School at the end of the school day Thursday, parents and community members stood along the sidewalk stretching out in front of Marshall Avenue, wearing vests or holding whistles, in case federal officials showed up.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Therefore Primate and its promising central character turns more into a typical slasher flick, repeatedly knocking off the swimsuit-wearing teens one by one, his specialty being yanking out jaws and other bloody grossouts.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with Turner, British royal family members like Princess Beatrice and Kate Middleton are admirers of Chong’s feminine designs, with the Princess of Wales wearing one particular look for two special royal outings in 2025.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Two men sat on either side of her, one in a hat with WHO RESCUED WHO stitched across it and the other wearing a pearl-button shirt.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Madden brought an '80s rocker vibe to show, wearing a skull on his belt and a bandana on his head.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The second suspect reportedly has a heavy build, and was wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue pants, black gloves and white shoes.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing
Adjective
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Long periods of socializing, like a weeklong conference, can feel far more draining than shorter events.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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By aligning strategic work with those rhythms, productivity can feel more natural and less draining.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump has warned against killing protesters and had repeatedly threatened to intervene if Tehran does not change course.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many did not experience concentration camps but were forced to flee villages and towns as Nazi forces advanced, destroying homes and killing millions.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An explanation without an outcome quickly turns into a trust-eroding excuse.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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For this new study, a group of federal scientists ran an analysis comparing how much flooding South Florida’s coast would see today in a hurricane versus after a century of eroding reefs.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The agent brought out a pair of handcuffs, and moments later the boy was seen standing with his hands cuffed behind his back, being escorted into a black SUV by three people.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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After Charlie Kirk’s death, in September, far-right influencers promoted a conspiracy theory that, because Kirk’s long-standing support for Israel was waning, the country had orchestrated Kirk’s assassination.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Equally efficient, less exhausting.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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Big in-game comebacks are exhilarating – and exhausting.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The magic sauce lies in Brooklinen using long-staple cotton, which keeps the fibers from fraying and feeling rough.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Loose ends may be fraying the edges of your nervous system.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The United States is apparently tolerating having Rodríguez in charge, for now.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Steering a flailing economy, presiding over Central America's highest homicide rate, and tolerating corruption in her own ranks Her party’s candidate, once the front-runner, trails in a distant third at 19 percent.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Wearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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