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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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
Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50, 17 Apr. 2026
On an overcast Saturday in February, a street vendor named Elmer lined up dozens of pairs of worn but carefully cleaned tennis shoes on tables next to a convenience store.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
After months of sitting through rain, wind and temperature swings, patio chairs, tables and cushions can look grimy and worn.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
The wrong fabric can fade, stain, or hold moisture, making everything feel worn.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
O’Neal picked this particular booth – a worn wooden pew of stark right angles, second on the left – to be his workspace a few weeks earlier.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Drop worn pillows at a textile recycling bin run by organizations like American Textile Recycling Service, which helps divert household textiles from landfills.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Meghan has a knack for tonal outfits, including this brown look worn while visiting Canada House in London in 2020.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The latest trends in celebrity denim style highlight a preference for worn-in washes, relaxed silhouettes, and blue jeans styled as a foundation for more polished, professional looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The 58-year-old actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje had never worn a cowboy hat, ridden a horse, or seen more than a couple episodes of Euphoria before being offered the part of cowboy crime lord Alamo Brown.
—Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Sawdey has worn plenty of other hats in those nearly three decades on the commission.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Rachel and Jon finally took down the pieces of tape their family had worn and stuck on a wall in their apartment.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The flotation device was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The split-toe sneaker inspired by the early 2000s Nike Air Rift Breathe Sneaker (which was recently worn by Jennifer Lawrence) is incredibly lightweight, breathable thanks to the mesh fabric, and most importantly, comfortable for all-day wear.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
On an overcast Saturday in February, a street vendor named Elmer lined up dozens of pairs of worn but carefully cleaned tennis shoes on tables next to a convenience store.
—Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50, 17 Apr. 2026
On an overcast Saturday in February, a street vendor named Elmer lined up dozens of pairs of worn but carefully cleaned tennis shoes on tables next to a convenience store.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
After months of sitting through rain, wind and temperature swings, patio chairs, tables and cushions can look grimy and worn.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
The wrong fabric can fade, stain, or hold moisture, making everything feel worn.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
O’Neal picked this particular booth – a worn wooden pew of stark right angles, second on the left – to be his workspace a few weeks earlier.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Drop worn pillows at a textile recycling bin run by organizations like American Textile Recycling Service, which helps divert household textiles from landfills.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Meghan has a knack for tonal outfits, including this brown look worn while visiting Canada House in London in 2020.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The latest trends in celebrity denim style highlight a preference for worn-in washes, relaxed silhouettes, and blue jeans styled as a foundation for more polished, professional looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The site’s latest satchel resembles The Row’s sold out Margaux, a style that celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jennifer Garner have worn as far back as 2018.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The 58-year-old actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje had never worn a cowboy hat, ridden a horse, or seen more than a couple episodes of Euphoria before being offered the part of cowboy crime lord Alamo Brown.
—Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Sawdey has worn plenty of other hats in those nearly three decades on the commission.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Rachel and Jon finally took down the pieces of tape their family had worn and stuck on a wall in their apartment.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The flotation device was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The split-toe sneaker inspired by the early 2000s Nike Air Rift Breathe Sneaker (which was recently worn by Jennifer Lawrence) is incredibly lightweight, breathable thanks to the mesh fabric, and most importantly, comfortable for all-day wear.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This latest denial likely closes the door for Williams to open a dispensary at the Broadway location — having exhausted most administrative routes.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In one panel, children maimed or exhausted by labor stare out bleakly; in another, unemployed men in a small industrial town sit or stand around.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those scripts have been eroded.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those recurring errors have eroded trust between the Medicaid program and the lawmakers overseeing its ever-increasing costs.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Climate fund dry powder stood at $90 billion in this year’s first quarter, down from a $112 billion peak in the same period last year, according to a new Sightline Climate report.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Whispers in the hallway indicated no more seats would be added ahead of the meeting to accommodate those who stood outside.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shortly after the full-time whistle blew on Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester City, a weary team trudged over to the corner of the ground occupied by the travelling fans.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The storm-weary central US will finally get a breather starting Sunday as a welcome change in weather pattern ushers in cooler temperatures.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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None of this comes as news to British Jews, still reeling from an attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur last October, in which two people were killed.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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One person was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing attack in Burbank Monday, according to authorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kuroda mentioned other small incidents that rubbed him the wrong way as well.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway rubbed her son's shoulder while smiling and laughing off the encounter.—
Emily St. Martin,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Such conduct will not be tolerated and carries grave legal consequences.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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