wear off
phrasal verb
wore off; worn off; wearing off; wears off
: to gradually decrease, disappear, or stop
The painkillers wore off after a couple of hours.
The shine on the leather will wear off pretty quickly.
After you drive a new car for a while, the novelty wears off.
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But once the novelty of soaking in rays wears off, reality sinks in: Then begins the maintenance tasks like mowing, tree trimming, and sprucing up your home's exterior—which comes with noise and potential nuisances for neighbors.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
The joy of winning the Super Bowl had hardly worn off when C.J. Gardner-Johnson learned of his trade to the Houston Texans.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
King said Perry began the tune once the feeling of zero gravity wore off.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
At this particular moment, the panic of them leaving has kind of worn off.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
The joy of winning the Super Bowl had hardly worn off when C.J. Gardner-Johnson learned of his trade to the Houston Texans.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
King said Perry began the tune once the feeling of zero gravity wore off.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
At this particular moment, the panic of them leaving has kind of worn off.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear off
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“Wear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20off. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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