as in to wear out
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The fabric is built to withstand daily wear and tear without fading or wearing down.
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Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
This type of arthritis causes the joint tissue to wear down over time.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 21 July 2024
Prolonged episodes of tooth grinding can cause dental damage as a result of the teeth wearing down.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 16 July 2024
It’s made with a high-quality filling that won’t wear down after a few uses.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
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Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
This type of arthritis causes the joint tissue to wear down over time.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 21 July 2024
Prolonged episodes of tooth grinding can cause dental damage as a result of the teeth wearing down.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 16 July 2024
It’s made with a high-quality filling that won’t wear down after a few uses.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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