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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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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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as in corrosion
the result of long and hard use
after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
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as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
Apple’s parents and brother, Moses all wore Valentino outfits to the event to support her.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The other was Michael Anton, a national security spokesman in the first Trump administration and the author of a book on men’s formal wear, as the head of policy planning, an office that devises strategy for maintaining U.S. global power.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Glitter is surprisingly versatile, and there are tons of different ways to wear it.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
Apple’s parents and brother, Moses all wore Valentino outfits to the event to support her.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
The couple appeared at their first Hollywood event together on Friday, a dinner hosted by fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli to launch his new line of evening wear, at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The other was Michael Anton, a national security spokesman in the first Trump administration and the author of a book on men’s formal wear, as the head of policy planning, an office that devises strategy for maintaining U.S. global power.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Since the war began, Israeli strikes have killed around 700 people tasked with protecting the trucks, according to local officials.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was never a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official said Thursday.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In both the case of malware and phishing attacks, many barriers that once helped protect users are eroding.Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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These factors have eroded the confidence businesses rely on to borrow, invest, expand production and take risks.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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No amount of one-on-one or group sessions will work in environments that tolerate and/or implicitly reward bad behavior.Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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If planting a tree on such a site, either improve the drainage first or plant a species that tolerates soggy soil.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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There was no black residue in the barrel, often a cause of corrosion.Christopher Cann, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Severe corrosion can happen in moist, warm climates where saltwater is hundreds of miles away.Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
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Despite playing both ways this fall, Hunter doesn't seem to tire, maintaining his effectiveness throughout games.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Neither man seemed to tire much as the rigorous fight went five rounds, but Yan never appeared to show any wilt.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Assad’s allies and foes crowned him victorious even though, by many accounts, the seams were fraying.Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Working remotely, connections—the human variety, not the Ethernet kind—can fray.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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After enduring years of civil war, Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the sudden fall of Assad, both in their own country and in huge refugee communities that have grown across the Middle East and Europe.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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While most categories peaked on Black Friday, Checkout.com data showed that travel and clothing categories reached their peak at 9 p.m. on Cyber Monday, reflecting strategic last-minute deals by retailers.Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The pottery brand joins a particularly dense lineup of homeware and clothing shops, including eight other stores that have opened on the block in the past few years.Rachel Davies, Curbed, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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