wears

verb

Definition of wearsnext
present tense third-person singular of wear
1
as in kills
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 erodes
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 stands
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wears
  1. erodes
  2. exhausts
  3. endures
  4. accepts
  5. sustains
  6. bears
Verb
  • Trust erodes as teams notice leaders avoiding problems.
    Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Endless scrolling through surface-level content erodes deep thinking and analytical skills.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of erodes
Verb
  • The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.
    Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2022
Definition of exhausts
Verb
  • Now, as the region endures an unprecedented level of violence, including the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the two factions are edging toward a deal.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • For some, the trauma endures for years, on planes and off.
    Carly Lewis, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of endures
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  • But this demands a delicate equilibrium—one that accepts a pluralistic tapestry of groups and interests.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepts
Verb
  • These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.
    Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of sustains
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  • The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of bears
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wear out

wears

wears (away)

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