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wearing

[wair-ing] / ˈwɛər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
tiring
Synonyms


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Meta’s strategy to start with a design that consumers are already comfortable wearing in public appears to be part of its success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In Chiang Mai, doctor Thanakrit Im-iam was wearing a heavy-duty respirator to protect himself.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He was wearing a grey hoodie, black trousers, and a balaclava.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

We were wearing matching unit hats: We served in different brigades within the same infantry division.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

They were wearing combat helmets low over their ears, rifles strapped to their shoulders.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom