wears thin

A form of wear thin — To lessen or weaken over time, as from overuse.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of wear thin
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“wears thin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wears%20thin. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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