as in to wear out
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Recent Examples of wear down
When acid starts to wear down enamel, fluoride draws in calcium and phosphate to rebuild the weakened areas, in a process called remineralization.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Over time, this constant mental strain may wear down the brain’s ability to recover and maintain clarity, even when the person appears outwardly resilient.
—Darlingtina Esiaka, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
The Pacers are using their depth to wear down New York.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
That slows down response times and wears down teams.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Over time, this constant mental strain may wear down the brain’s ability to recover and maintain clarity, even when the person appears outwardly resilient.
—Darlingtina Esiaka, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
The Pacers are using their depth to wear down New York.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
That slows down response times and wears down teams.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear down
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Using one that’s old and worn out will be inefficient at best and give you a rash or razor burn at worst.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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The shoe’s midsole will subtly correct your gait and help the shoe wear out more evenly.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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The remaining 16 break down as Nevada and Washington (four each); Arizona, three; Nebraska and New Jersey (two each); and Kentucky, one.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Without these dollars, the entire system could break down.—
Aaron Marcavitch,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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