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become worn

VERB

wear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rub

STRONG

abrade chafe consume crumble decay decline decrease deteriorate diminish drain dwindle erode exhaust fade fatigue fray gall graze grind impair jade overuse overwork scrape scuff shrink tax tire waste weary weather

WEAK

be worthless become threadbare cut down go to seed scrape off use up wash away wear out wear thin

Antonyms

STRONG

activate build construct develop energize enlarge enliven expand extend grow improve increase invigorate make happy refresh save strengthen

WEAK

cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refuse reject take off

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The Bank of England says there will be a gradual introduction for the King Charles banknotes, with the current Queen Elizabeth notes remaining in use until they become worn or damaged.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

“It’s not unusual for defendants to prolong a case so that memories fade, victims disappear, and witnesses become worn out,” said Mitchell Garabedian, the accuser’s attorney for civil matters.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

The coaxial cable is attached to a harness on the trunk lid and can become worn after repeated opening and closing of the trunk.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2021

Victims can become worn down when viewing a large number of photos and choose someone who reminds them of the culprit, said Deputy Chief Castro of the Dallas Police Department.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2019

It was like lifting a child that has become worn out with artificial playthings to an open window to see the flowers.

From Sister Dolorosa and Posthumous Fame by Allen, James Lane

become worn

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