wear down
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But today, as A.I. widgets ooze through every crack of our digital lives, our reflexive outrage at the overreach is starting to wear down.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
As these sponges wear down, they can release tiny plastic particles into the environment.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
He once bought a $117 pair of MSCHF’s Gobstomper shoes whose soles wear down to reveal differing colors in a nod to the hard-shell candy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Their steps wear down the grass further, which makes the visual cue stronger and creates a positive feedback loop.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
Meanwhile the heat was beginning to wear down some of the firemen.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
