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
  • The early November timing is ideal because, on this night, the moon is in its waxing crescent phase and only 11 percent illuminated, meaning our lunar spotlight won’t wash out the shooting stars and fireballs.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The sound washes out completely as Daryl sees the person firing off the gunshots: Carol, his oldest friend in the world, suddenly standing before him in France.
    Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of wash out
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  • Automakers have been reluctant to protest in public against the EU regime, worrying that would undermine their image with the public.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • And the very fact that the assassination plots were exposed has undermined the country’s reputation.
    Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of undermine
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  • Companies that fail to position themselves for this transition risk finding their competitive advantages eroded by new technological paradigms.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Ireland’s sovereignty had been eroded by British colonialism in the 16th and 17th centuries.
    William Higgins, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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 4 Dec. 2024.

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