as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
Officials say buses wear down roads far faster than cars, and current road repair funding is set to expire in 2028.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the resignation of Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, if he is not quickly replaced, could further wear down Republican’s slim majority in the House of Representatives.
—Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Abrasive pads, steel wool, and even magic erasers can wear down the paint over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the resignation of Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, if he is not quickly replaced, could further wear down Republican’s slim majority in the House of Representatives.
—Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Abrasive pads, steel wool, and even magic erasers can wear down the paint over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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If a device frequently drops connection and can be fixed with a wiggle, there’s a good chance something is wearing out in the cable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In these systems, the active materials tend to degrade and leak through the membrane, a process that rapidly wears out the battery and limits its practical lifespan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Avoid diseased plants or weeds that have gone to seed, and skip plastic, glass or anything that won’t break down.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which breaks down complex consumer and financial news.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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