as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
she was feeling very worn after a long day at work
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1
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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2
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
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Their collections were designed to be functional and worn in real life, adapting to the needs of a woman who has a dynamic life, mixing work and play, just like Carolyn Bessette.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
At the moment, Mayci is too worn out from her book tour, being post-partum, getting hounded by her publicist, and failing to keep Taylor out of Dakota’s bed to confront Jessi about this, which Jacob views as just more of his advice that Mayci refuses to follow.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
At Celine, statement silk scarves proved endlessly versatile—worn as a necktie, tied across the shoulders, or even belted around the waist to bring a pop of color to your everyday essentials.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
As Van Daley adds, guests will clock worn or saggy cushions right away.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Organizers estimate the event started with about 1,500 new or gently worn prom dresses across a range of styles and sizes, as well as a smaller selection of suits and tuxedos, to pick from this year.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
With its worn and chipped paint and its exposure to the elements, the totem pole has been slowly rotting from the inside.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Now can brands get to work on re-issuing every single item worn in the original Devil Wears Prada?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
These pants can be a part of a matching set when worn with the crop tank top.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The model and businesswoman has since launched her own fashion line, Monrowe, creating a hat line rooted in jazz culture that has been worn by Stevie Wonder, Ava DuVernay, Keke Palmer, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Now operating within the British legal system, Americans might be surprised by the number of wigs worn in court, but the show’s basic structure and arc are the same.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The team was not supposed to be running full-contact drills, and no helmets were worn.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Skirts in every form, every length and texture, worn as the central piece, everything layered around to complete it.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
After the war, jackets began to be worn for reasons of style rather than utility, spurred on by a wave of films like 1953’s The Wild One, in which Marlon Brando turned the leather motorcycle jacket into the ultimate symbol of youthful rebellion.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
New England Central Railroad will receive $1,563,689 to improve grade crossing in Franklin and Windham, relocation of signal infrastructure, replacement of worn rail, and both bridge tie and structural bridge repairs.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Their collections were designed to be functional and worn in real life, adapting to the needs of a woman who has a dynamic life, mixing work and play, just like Carolyn Bessette.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
At the moment, Mayci is too worn out from her book tour, being post-partum, getting hounded by her publicist, and failing to keep Taylor out of Dakota’s bed to confront Jessi about this, which Jacob views as just more of his advice that Mayci refuses to follow.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
At Celine, statement silk scarves proved endlessly versatile—worn as a necktie, tied across the shoulders, or even belted around the waist to bring a pop of color to your everyday essentials.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
As Van Daley adds, guests will clock worn or saggy cushions right away.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Organizers estimate the event started with about 1,500 new or gently worn prom dresses across a range of styles and sizes, as well as a smaller selection of suits and tuxedos, to pick from this year.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
With its worn and chipped paint and its exposure to the elements, the totem pole has been slowly rotting from the inside.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Liu’s jacket—worn open over a white crewneck tee—featured a breast pocket bearing the house’s telltale LV monogram.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Now can brands get to work on re-issuing every single item worn in the original Devil Wears Prada?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
These pants can be a part of a matching set when worn with the crop tank top.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The model and businesswoman has since launched her own fashion line, Monrowe, creating a hat line rooted in jazz culture that has been worn by Stevie Wonder, Ava DuVernay, Keke Palmer, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Now operating within the British legal system, Americans might be surprised by the number of wigs worn in court, but the show’s basic structure and arc are the same.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The team was not supposed to be running full-contact drills, and no helmets were worn.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Skirts in every form, every length and texture, worn as the central piece, everything layered around to complete it.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
After the war, jackets began to be worn for reasons of style rather than utility, spurred on by a wave of films like 1953’s The Wild One, in which Marlon Brando turned the leather motorcycle jacket into the ultimate symbol of youthful rebellion.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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The fanbase was just as tired of all the turnover, if not more so.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Wildcats looked fresh and feisty from the moment the ball was tipped, perhaps taking advantage of UCF's tired legs following its second-round overtime win over Cincinnati, and roaring to a 35-8 lead over the first 13 minutes of the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Only when all reasonable remedies have been exhausted should litigation be considered.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Barely a minute or two ticked away at Galen Center last month,but USC freshman Alijah Arenas already was exhausted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s wide popularity has been eroded by the fighting.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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The landscape first took shape more than 320 million years ago, as wind and rain slowly eroded the forest’s vast sedimentary rock deposits.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Heat were up by as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter with Adebayo continuing to play pop-a-shot in the historic farce — which also moved him past LeBron James, whose 61 points in 2014 stood as Miami’s previous franchise record.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The large police presence was noticeable even before the commissioners’ meeting, when 14 city police officers and sheriff’s deputies stood outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Something weary about his body too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Four civilians died in the UAE, while two members of its armed forces were killed when a malfunctioning helicopter crashed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon identified the seventh soldier killed in the Iran war as Army Sgt.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Diawara dumped off a pass to Josh Hart for an easy layup, while Doncic, lying flat on his back under the basket, looked at the closest official and rubbed his fingers together as if flashing money.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That Docter chose to single out the axeing of a minor LGBTQ storyline and use it as an example of Pixar’s therapy-esque narratives — which Docter, as a storyteller himself, is most closely associated with — has rubbed many the wrong way.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Green tea is generally safe and well-tolerated in most healthy adults.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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Creatine works best through daily saturation, and protein may be better tolerated in a shake that contains carbs, fiber, and fat.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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