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  • present participle of wear.
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wearing

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


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Many wearing sweaters and thick coats, a reminder of the southern hemisphere winter from where they were coming, walked off the plane into the scorching Nigerian sun.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

At the center of that maelstrom are the 26 men who will be wearing the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

While broader market pressures have played a role, investors have increasingly questioned Oklo’s lofty valuation and heavy cash burn, suggesting their patience with the pre-revenue start-up is wearing thin.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Schaltz adds that BonBon also focuses on "little, quirky details", such the staff wearing uniforms inspired by a Stockholm restaurant.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Theo is wearing not only trousers and a jacket but also an outdoor coat.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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