as in wearing
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wearing out
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.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Time is short, our aging Mother Colorado River is simply wearing out.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Around 80% or lower means the battery is wearing out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Will the novelty of an MLB franchise hosting home games in California’s capital for the first time fade in the A’s second season, wearing out like the pitcher’s mound in the eighth inning?
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Amazon Essentials Waisted Sweatshirt Dress Dresses aren’t just for wearing out—this sweatshirt dress is the perfect loungewear basic to stay comfortable at home on chilly days.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Time is short, our aging Mother Colorado River is simply wearing out.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Around 80% or lower means the battery is wearing out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Will the novelty of an MLB franchise hosting home games in California’s capital for the first time fade in the A’s second season, wearing out like the pitcher’s mound in the eighth inning?
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Amazon Essentials Waisted Sweatshirt Dress Dresses aren’t just for wearing out—this sweatshirt dress is the perfect loungewear basic to stay comfortable at home on chilly days.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wearing out
Verb
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Eli Heidenreich walked down the long corridor, wearing his Navy service dress blues and the emotion of the moment all over his face.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Probably one of the most ingrained is wearing pastels during the spring and summer months, with trendsetters and designers rallying around one specific shade for the past sever seasons.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The coastal Georgia man arrested in 2018 and accused of torturing, killing and burying his two teenage children in the backyard of the family’s mobile home will spend the rest of his life behind bars after reaching a plea deal.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These design aspects allow users to operate it for extended periods without tiring or switching between different power outlets.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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High school coaches cut back on mileage and intensity in response to charges that runners were burning out in their teens.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keeping it fresh How has a band that’s been together for more than 50 years managed to remain a creative force without burning out, splitting up or devolving into little more than a human jukebox pumping out nostalgia?—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Communities across the Upper Midwest are cleaning up after tornadoes and severe weather impacted the region over the weekend, damaging and destroying dozens of homes and knocking out power for tens of thousands.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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The two teams avoided each other last postseason, with the Oklahoma City Thunder knocking out the Nuggets on their way to the Western Conference finals.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So there is a risk assessment that folks are doing in real time.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress — more commonly known as The Nation’s Report Card — offers the best insight into how American children are doing in school.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Andrew Tate is not washing out.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tiny water droplets can scatter light, washing out the vivid reds and oranges.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Wearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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