wear on

verb

wore on; worn on; wearing on; wears on
Synonyms of wear onnext

transitive verb

: irritate, fray
the constant beeping wore on my nerves

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As the days wore on, worst off were communities nearest the blaze. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 As shown above, this was a clear method of attack against DR Congo, but became an infrequent sight as the game wore on. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Athleta is always stocked with laid-back, stylish finds that are perfect for wearing on flights, to weekend brunches, during outdoor walks and more. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Australia found some threat at the end of the first half, as the youth from the Socceroos could benefit them as the game wears on against the older Egypt squad. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wear on

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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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