wear out
verb
wore out; worn out; wearing out; wears out
2
: to make useless especially by long or hard usage
4
: to endure through : outlast
wear out a storm
5
: to consume (time) tediously
wear out idle days
: to become useless from long or excessive wear or use
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Examples of wear out in a Sentence
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
Recent Examples on the Web
Made of soft foam rubber, allegedly of the same kind used in air-conditioning filters, the Miss Piggy puppets are said to wear out in six months.
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Brad Darrach, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Journey a bit farther for a visit to Lake Tahoe perfect for water activities (including scuba diving!), hiking, beaching…or getting a taste of luxury after worn out from Burning Man at The Ritz-Carlton Spa.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
Elastane is a synthetic fiber that can stretch up to 500% of its original shape and can withstand this process many times before wearing out.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 May 2024
If Mystik Dan is worn out at all from his tough effort two weeks ago, there are fresher challengers waiting to topple him.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
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Brad Darrach, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Journey a bit farther for a visit to Lake Tahoe perfect for water activities (including scuba diving!), hiking, beaching…or getting a taste of luxury after worn out from Burning Man at The Ritz-Carlton Spa.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
Elastane is a synthetic fiber that can stretch up to 500% of its original shape and can withstand this process many times before wearing out.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 May 2024
If Mystik Dan is worn out at all from his tough effort two weeks ago, there are fresher challengers waiting to topple him.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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