1
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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3
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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1
as in corrosion
the result of long and hard use
after several years, the carpet was finally showing wear
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2
as in clothes
covering for the human body
the latest in fashionable wear
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Recent Examples of wear
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
It can be worn on its own for a natural look or used as a base coat before applying polish.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
The pearl snap has been a staple of the Western wear industry since the early 1900s.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Finally, pet owners should avoid handling dead birds where possible—and if essential, wear personal protective equipment, including gloves and a mask, when doing so.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
It can be worn on its own for a natural look or used as a base coat before applying polish.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
Expect extended wear in warm weather to make both baby and parent sweaty.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
The pearl snap has been a staple of the Western wear industry since the early 1900s.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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The dismissals come less than three weeks after a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people and brought new scrutiny to air traffic controllers and their workloads.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, in Atlanta, one person was killed after a tree fell on a home, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue Captain Scott Powell.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some industry leaders likewise wonder whether the Swiss Made label has begun to erode the very trust it was intended to secure, but few if any brands are actively clarifying their practices in marketing materials.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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Those prints found in clay are known to erode away in a matter of days or weeks — just like fresh animal tracks, the company says.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Message: mean behavior will not be tolerated in my world.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Further corrosion comes from the protons, which create highly acidic hot spots.—
science.org,
science.org,
23 Jan. 2025
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Officials said corrosion and decay were to blame for the leaks.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The rump can withstand bites, scratches and other forms of attack effectively, until the predator tires out and moves on.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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This is a complicated play to decipher in real-time, with all the issues Kapil addresses, and by the end of a second act that feels a bit too long, your brain might start to tire.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Rand Cai x Revolve Collection includes a 100 percent cotton jacket with a cropped fit, shoulder pads, a detachable hood and frayed detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2025
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At stake is the security and trustworthiness of the largest and most important payments system in the world, one that was already fraying around the edges even before President Trump took office.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The legendary songstress, whose velvety voice redefined soul and R&B, remains an enduring icon of elegance, emotion, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ours is a legacy that endures — one that will continue to endure no matter who’s in the White House.—
Tracey L. Rogers,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One Amazon shopper traveled for a week with the bag and easily fit a week's worth of clothing, two pairs of shoes, toiletries, a pair of headphones, a deck of cards, and a charger.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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