as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
Defensively, the Thunder wore down Denver and took advantage with a 41-20 fourth quarter.
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Tony Jones, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
The high-altitude conditions in Sandy, Utah, wear down many visitors.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
And as viewers, we too are worn down by her persistent negativity.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Mar. 2025
Being overweight can play a significant role in cartilage wearing down as well.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tony Jones, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
The high-altitude conditions in Sandy, Utah, wear down many visitors.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
And as viewers, we too are worn down by her persistent negativity.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Mar. 2025
Being overweight can play a significant role in cartilage wearing down as well.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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