Examples of worn-out in a Sentence
worn-out tourists heading back to their hotel after a hard day of sightseeing
used a worn-out T-shirt for dusting the furniture
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Damaged, worn-out, or expired things get thrown away, items in good condition that thrift stores are looking for can be donated, and holiday items, decor, heirlooms, and duplicates can go into storage.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
In case the appliance is old, the loose or worn-out parts may be to blame.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Rentals tend to be shabby and worn-out, so choosing a home with the latest and greatest felt like a way to make the experience hassle-free.
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Jason Fried,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.
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Mayte Salido,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2026
Palestinians have long called for mobile homes and caravans to be allowed in to protect them against living in impractical and worn-out tents.
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Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
How cancer starts Cells produce more cells to grow, replace older or worn-out cells or to repair damaged tissues.
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Julie Phillippi,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
Balenciaga, too, offered its takes on tailoring, opening its maze-like runway with slim, simple suits — some hand-creased, others worn-out — that felt less provocative than its usual offerings.
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Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Most recently, my lack of preparation has left me with a minimal and worn-out rotation of winter travel clothes — a major dilemma, considering there are several weeks left of frigid temperatures ahead of me.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
In case the appliance is old, the loose or worn-out parts may be to blame.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Rentals tend to be shabby and worn-out, so choosing a home with the latest and greatest felt like a way to make the experience hassle-free.
—
Jason Fried,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.
—
Mayte Salido,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2026
Palestinians have long called for mobile homes and caravans to be allowed in to protect them against living in impractical and worn-out tents.
—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
How cancer starts Cells produce more cells to grow, replace older or worn-out cells or to repair damaged tissues.
—
Julie Phillippi,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
Balenciaga, too, offered its takes on tailoring, opening its maze-like runway with slim, simple suits — some hand-creased, others worn-out — that felt less provocative than its usual offerings.
—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Most recently, my lack of preparation has left me with a minimal and worn-out rotation of winter travel clothes — a major dilemma, considering there are several weeks left of frigid temperatures ahead of me.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Worn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worn-out. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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