as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
she was feeling very worn after a long day at work
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as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of
the job of running their own business wears them sometimes
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as in eroded
to damage or diminish by continued friction
all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly
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as in stood
British
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it
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Recent Examples of worn
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Yet beneath the worn exterior remains a version of the track's old spirit — a place where admission costs nothing.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Several times a week, men in worn coats and brown fedoras in search of food and work would knock on our back door.
—Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Sitting on a worn wooden chair in the garden on a cool Tuesday afternoon, Chambers, 43, a professional glass and metalsmith, reflected on his antiquated strain of craftsmanship.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
And yet, Norris would have had a strong chance of victory had McLaren stopped Mercedes undercutting Antonelli in the race’s sole pitstop phase — giving him fresher tires one lap early as Norris struggled on worn rubber.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But if yours is looking too worn, you might be tempted to keep it off-limits for guests.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Swift fashion expert Sarah Chapelle of Taylor Swift Styled on Instagram pointed out that Swift had already worn individual pieces from the suite on previous occasions.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Not only is Vivaia celebrity-worn, but it’s also praised by doctors.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Perfume, in the French tradition, is deeply personal, chosen for yourself, and worn without announcement.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The shade, made famous by Meryl Streep’s unforgettable monologue as Miranda Priestly and worn by Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs in her lumpy blue sweater, has evolved into one of this season’s chicest colors for travel style.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Video of the shooting was captured on the home’s surveillance cameras and the body cameras worn by police, all of which was reviewed by Prescott’s office.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
It is worn by each girl in turn in order to stage herself as stylish and desirable.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
From the dress’ ornate gold design to the model’s makeup and hairstyling, the entire look was reminiscent of costumes worn by the actress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Adjective
Designed to evoke elements of Woody, the Howdy Hero line blends snake root extract with notes of warm vanilla, desert sage and worn leather.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Yet beneath the worn exterior remains a version of the track's old spirit — a place where admission costs nothing.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Several times a week, men in worn coats and brown fedoras in search of food and work would knock on our back door.
—Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Sitting on a worn wooden chair in the garden on a cool Tuesday afternoon, Chambers, 43, a professional glass and metalsmith, reflected on his antiquated strain of craftsmanship.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
And yet, Norris would have had a strong chance of victory had McLaren stopped Mercedes undercutting Antonelli in the race’s sole pitstop phase — giving him fresher tires one lap early as Norris struggled on worn rubber.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But if yours is looking too worn, you might be tempted to keep it off-limits for guests.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Verb
Gloves discovered near Nancy Guthrie's home, which resembled those worn by the suspect and were once seen as a possible lead in the investigation, were deemed unrelated to the case.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Swift fashion expert Sarah Chapelle of Taylor Swift Styled on Instagram pointed out that Swift had already worn individual pieces from the suite on previous occasions.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Not only is Vivaia celebrity-worn, but it’s also praised by doctors.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Perfume, in the French tradition, is deeply personal, chosen for yourself, and worn without announcement.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The shade, made famous by Meryl Streep’s unforgettable monologue as Miranda Priestly and worn by Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs in her lumpy blue sweater, has evolved into one of this season’s chicest colors for travel style.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Video of the shooting was captured on the home’s surveillance cameras and the body cameras worn by police, all of which was reviewed by Prescott’s office.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
It is worn by each girl in turn in order to stage herself as stylish and desirable.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
From the dress’ ornate gold design to the model’s makeup and hairstyling, the entire look was reminiscent of costumes worn by the actress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
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The film, which stars Hannah Einbinder as a filmmaker tasked with revamping a tired summer camp horror franchise with its cryptic lead played by Gillian Anderson in tow, is set to make its way to theaters this August.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Each day, after teaching classes for a local extension office, taking online courses and caring for everyone, Denise is just tired.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Cavaliers and Pistons have exhausted each other in a seven-game series that won’t end until Sunday, while the Knickerbockers have been off since last Sunday.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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People are exhausted by the daily onslaught of bad headlines.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The federal gas tax has also remained unchanged since 1993, which experts say has already eroded the Highway Trust Fund’s purchasing power when accounting for inflation.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Polanco-Galdamez said such laws have further eroded trust in healthcare systems among underserved families.—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The Golden Knights carried play for much of the first period, but Dostal stood tall in net to hold the Ducks in it.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The opening up of the submission process for the category has been largely applauded by the international film community, especially dissident filmmakers at odds with their governments who never stood a stand chance of representing their countries.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Mexican officials stay unusually quiet about the mission, while weary Havana residents greet the ship with cautious hope that scarce aid will reach children, seniors and the most vulnerable.—
Ariel Fernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Sultry brass and piano spill all over the record, giving the whole affair a weary, second-side-of-Tattoo You vibe.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Two suspects and three adults were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The state-run Anadolu Agency said the 37-year-old suspect in the latest attack, identified as Metin O, allegedly shot and killed his wife in a street before firing from his car at a restaurant, killing its owner and an employee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The girl buried her head into Blair, who rubbed circles on her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The savory chili-garlic oil rubbed on the baby eggplants make these an irresistible snack that are perfect light bites for all to enjoy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Public corruption at any level will not be tolerated.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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These supplements are generally well tolerated, even at high doses, but are not always the most effective.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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