as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wear out
Why does Nelson continue to play such an old, worn out instrument?
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Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Mets batted around to wear out the Phillies (46-31) and push the game out of reach.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
Modern cables support higher data speeds than those from years past, and HDMI cables can wear out over time.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025
However, the heating element will eventually wear out, requiring you to replace or upgrade your coffee maker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Mets batted around to wear out the Phillies (46-31) and push the game out of reach.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
Modern cables support higher data speeds than those from years past, and HDMI cables can wear out over time.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025
However, the heating element will eventually wear out, requiring you to replace or upgrade your coffee maker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
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John tried physical therapy and wearing a brace, but the spine kept worsening.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Only Workers In These 5 States Have Workplace Heat Protections The National Weather Service has warned people in extreme heat to stay safe by staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen, wearing loose-fitting and light-colored clothing and limiting time outdoors.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Christmas Day shooting that killed two Milwaukee teenagers is no longer on the run.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Harvesting too much at once can damage your plant or possibly kill it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Physical and mental stimulation are both great ways to tire puppies out and prepare them to spend the evening in their kennel at home.—
Jennifer Williams,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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Ferrell, who contended that their father wanted to be cremated, ultimately agreed to a settlement, reportedly after exhausting nearly $100,000 in legal fees and running out of funds to continue the fight.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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The goal is to exhaust the activist organization’s resources and force them to shut down.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The answer is to stop dating men who drain your brilliance, and to start dating as the woman who chooses herself first.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Several of Yazan’s four older siblings also looked thin and drained.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Consistency > Sprints A lot of startup teams push hard in early sprints, then burn out.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Teams burn out, leadership becomes rigid, and the brand loses its initial momentum.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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