as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
outworn clothes with holes in them
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as in outlived
to last longer than
these running shoes have outworn any others that I have ever bought
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as in worn
to use up all the physical energy of
a daily grind that would outwear anybody
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Recent Examples of outworn
Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s the legacy of outworn stereotypes about corruption or a lack of the type of political will that’s brought more rapid changes to corporate governance and sustainable investing standards in, for example, some Nordic countries.
—Cassie Werber, Quartz, 7 June 2022
This colossal tactical error has been compounded by the lingering centrist deference to a long-outworn image of the Supreme Court as a grand impartial arbiter of constitutional outcomes.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022
So, the high temperature of 62 seemed an obvious anachronism, an outdated and outworn remnant of earlier times.
—Washington Post, 9 May 2021
With his understanding of and affection for the hardy inhabitants of the mountainous American West, Walker-Silverman brings a new and tender radiance to the idea of regional filmmaking, along with an awareness of outworn stereotypes.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
In the week to come use the opportunities and insights that arise to rid yourself of outworn ideas, attitudes and habits.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, 11 Aug. 2019
This was not a forgone conclusion at the time; indeed, during the 1930s, democracy was widely viewed as an outworn political form.
—Taeku Lee, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013
Adjective
Setting recent works among older ones is an effective element of LACMA’s overall plan to shed outworn hierarchies.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s the legacy of outworn stereotypes about corruption or a lack of the type of political will that’s brought more rapid changes to corporate governance and sustainable investing standards in, for example, some Nordic countries.
—Cassie Werber, Quartz, 7 June 2022
This colossal tactical error has been compounded by the lingering centrist deference to a long-outworn image of the Supreme Court as a grand impartial arbiter of constitutional outcomes.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022
So, the high temperature of 62 seemed an obvious anachronism, an outdated and outworn remnant of earlier times.
—Washington Post, 9 May 2021
With his understanding of and affection for the hardy inhabitants of the mountainous American West, Walker-Silverman brings a new and tender radiance to the idea of regional filmmaking, along with an awareness of outworn stereotypes.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
In the week to come use the opportunities and insights that arise to rid yourself of outworn ideas, attitudes and habits.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, 11 Aug. 2019
This was not a forgone conclusion at the time; indeed, during the 1930s, democracy was widely viewed as an outworn political form.
—Taeku Lee, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outworn
Adjective
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Back then, an obsolete constitutional formula enabled as few as 12% of the people to elect a majority of state senators.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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But in the lightning-fast tech industry, what’s cutting-edge today can become obsolete tomorrow.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Only two lived to age 5 and Martha outlived all of her children.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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By then, the WTA Tour Finals had outlived its usefulness to Saudi Arabia’s wider tennis ambitions, two people briefed on its sports ministry’s operations, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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The Harbin individual yielded a similar number, and a few earlier studies had obtained data from individuals elsewhere, including a Denisovan from near Taiwan and an archaic human from Spain.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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The girls, playing an archaic six-player game with three on each side of midcourt, defeated West Crisp of Cordele 40-27 a week earlier.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Jimmy Kimmel has survived a major scandal and his show is still on the air.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Robert Isaacs has survived an eventful life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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But muddy conditions led to slop and chaos, and tired out the front-runners after a very fast opening pace, clearing the way for the closer to do his thing.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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New York’s antiquated assessment system values properties far below their market value and leaves a small number of apartments valued at $5 million or more.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Though Jordan and Tammy had raised their biological twins since they were born — and had the full support of their surrogate — they were required by antiquated state law to adopt their own babies.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, punter Bradley Pinion and long snapper Tucker Addington outlasted Seth Vernon and Taybor Pepper, respectively.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The Wings outlasted the Fever 107-104, but the game was defined by Azzi Fudd’s — the most recent top pick — underwhelming debut.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outworn. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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