wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Joint degeneration: Over time, the cartilage in joints wears down, leading to conditions like osteoarthritis.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
However, when a floor is not regularly resealed, this protective layer gradually wears down to the point that the wood is exposed.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
Her dark hair was worn down in a simple blowout and her makeup look was subtle and glowy.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
He was berated, worn down, and pressured into a false confession after 17 hours of questioning.
—Rachel Clarke, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
However, when a floor is not regularly resealed, this protective layer gradually wears down to the point that the wood is exposed.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
Her dark hair was worn down in a simple blowout and her makeup look was subtle and glowy.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
He was berated, worn down, and pressured into a false confession after 17 hours of questioning.
—Rachel Clarke, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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