wear on

verb

wore on; worn on; wearing on; wears on
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transitive verb

: irritate, fray
the constant beeping wore on my nerves

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On overcast afternoons, the sky often brightened as the evening wore on, as if the world were turning in reverse. — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026 As Florida’s summer of data center backlash has worn on, residents fighting the warehouses have found reasons for hope. — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 As the night wore on, Hurtado’s wife began to feel ill and went into the restroom shortly before the club was set to close. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wear on

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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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