wear (away)

verb

Definition of wear (away)next
as in to wash out

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  1. wash out
  2. undermine
  3. erode
Verb
  • Editor’s tip: The mask washes out after a handful of shampoos—typically three to five—and can be reapplied as needed.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Our panel of tasters washed out their glasses between samples and cleansed their palates with sips of water.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of wash out
Verb
  • Without this context, the accuracy of risk assessments is undermined.
    Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Many businesses are unaware of the extent to which artificially inflated OTP traffic undermines their operations due to the sheer complexities and inherent risks of telecommunication.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of undermine
Verb
  • For example, changes to underlying data can erode their effectiveness, like when hospitals switch lab providers.
    Darius Tahir | KFF Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Over time, acids can erode tooth enamel permanently.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of erode
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Thesaurus Entries Near wear (away)

wear and tear

wear (away)

wear down

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“Wear (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20%28away%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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