as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
The season runs 34 games, a length that wears down many players.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
However, he has just been worn down by this season and, like many of the other younger players, needs a bit of a break and a refresh.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This wears down the surface of the teeth and can lead to several complications, including jaw pain, headaches, and dental problems.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
The heavier lithium-ion batteries also wear down tires faster.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
However, he has just been worn down by this season and, like many of the other younger players, needs a bit of a break and a refresh.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This wears down the surface of the teeth and can lead to several complications, including jaw pain, headaches, and dental problems.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
The heavier lithium-ion batteries also wear down tires faster.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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