outwear

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈwer How to pronounce outwear (audio)
Definition of outwearnext
1
as in to survive
to last longer than these running shoes have outworn any others that I have ever bought

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2
as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of a daily grind that would outwear anybody

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Recent Examples of outwear One result is that the national railway—which before the war was disparaged as uncomfortable, slow, and outworn—has become critically important for transporting people and goods. — Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2023 Rihanna — who is currently expecting her first baby, with boyfriend A$AP Rocky — paired the animal-print outwear with a pair of black sweatpants, a set of furry brown heels and a black hat over her hair that fell behind her shoulders in loose waves. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 18 Feb. 2022 Down is a type of filling that comes from featherlike plumage from birds and is what often gives winter outwear a distinct puff. — Lauren Levy, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2020 There’s nothing like layering and this week on Instagram, as temperatures fluctuate, creatives are having fun pairing chic outwear with their everyday essentials. — Nandi Howard and Danielle Wright, Essence, 4 Dec. 2020 Kids will definitely outgrow rather than outwear this durable jacket. — Fiona Tapp, CNN Underscored, 27 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwear
  1. survive
  2. wear
  3. outlive
  4. tire
  5. outlast
  6. kill
  7. exhaust
Verb
  • Lincoln also is survived by two daughters, Martha and Rebecca; two granddaughters; and a sister, Mary Miles.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But his planning doesn’t mean that the tax would survive the courts, and in any case, not every billionaire will necessarily make similar arrangements.
    — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of survive
Verb
  • Anduril’s technology will focus on equipment worn by the animals, not genetic modifications.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Architect Brent Buck first met Whit Bernard and Freya Zaheer in a cornfield wearing a flannel shirt.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wear
Verb
  • The sporty coupe and convertible lasted through 2012, long outliving its early stablemates, the Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The extensive use of cherrywood, renowned for its durable patina, speaks to Lucas’s desire to build a place that will outlive him.
    — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of outlive
Verb
  • The victim continues to experience symptoms from the poisoning, including not being able to focus, tiring easily and a loss of sensation in his left hand, Gomelsky said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The alleged victim continues to experience symptoms from the poisoning, including not being able to focus, tiring easily and a loss of sensation in his left hand, Gomelsky said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of tire
Verb
  • All the Badgers needed in the second half to outlast the Trojans was two successful scoring drives.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Neo managed to outlast the Lenovo Googlebook 15, but otherwise simply isn't as long-lasting as the others here.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of outlast
Verb
  • Support for the populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The military campaign that ensued has killed more than 70,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of kill
Verb
  • When all out-of-court options have been exhausted, and the MCA debt threatens the immediate survival of an otherwise viable business, legal reorganization is the final angle of management.
    — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Like athletes in other pro leagues, NFL players must first exhaust out-of-court arbitration and grievance procedures.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhaust

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