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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
For his battle-worn, brooding rendition of the heroic outlaw in the A24 film, the Les Misérables actor shows off a long gray beard paired with silver locks—a far cry from other Robin Hoods portrayed by actors like Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Russell Crowe.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Cuoco also shared photos of her beehive 'do alongside more images of Aniston’s hairstyle and outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The cream colored coat was from Fiona Clare Aldridge, another previously worn design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Well-worn, patinaed pieces lend an easy warmth to a home, fostering a sense that the room’s decor has been thoughtfully collected over time—even if the house is brand new.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Deinert is 38, in a thick, worn hoodie, his brown hair cut short.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Lululemon’s celeb-worn, TikTok viral Everywhere Belt Bag is quite literally everywhere—and for good reason.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
The company notes that the tool does not address every form of abuse, such as wardrobing, when customers return worn items.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Cast in sterling silver, each piece is modeled on the bone of the area of the body where it will be worn — with a statement choker in the form of a wishbone, earrings modeled on ear bones found in avians and rings shaped after the bones of the feet.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The color selection includes a range of neutral shades, so it can be worn daily under sheer or lighter clothing.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The thermal shirt can play much the same role today, as its cotton fabric is breathable and soft enough to be worn directly against the skin, and is typically designed to fit below shirts, sweaters and jackets.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
In a symbolic act, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday removed a yellow pin worn by many to show solidarity with the hostages and their families.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Homeland Security investigators have videos recorded by cameras worn by multiple agents, department spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
At least two agents involved appeared to have worn body cameras, suggesting there could be more footage that hasn’t been made public yet.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
This black dress was particularly designed to be worn in the moonlight.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Those qualities align with the ever-growing vintage denim market, and denim mills’ and brands’ quest to recreate worn effects.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
For his battle-worn, brooding rendition of the heroic outlaw in the A24 film, the Les Misérables actor shows off a long gray beard paired with silver locks—a far cry from other Robin Hoods portrayed by actors like Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Russell Crowe.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Cuoco also shared photos of her beehive 'do alongside more images of Aniston’s hairstyle and outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The cream colored coat was from Fiona Clare Aldridge, another previously worn design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Well-worn, patinaed pieces lend an easy warmth to a home, fostering a sense that the room’s decor has been thoughtfully collected over time—even if the house is brand new.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Deinert is 38, in a thick, worn hoodie, his brown hair cut short.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Lululemon’s celeb-worn, TikTok viral Everywhere Belt Bag is quite literally everywhere—and for good reason.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
The company notes that the tool does not address every form of abuse, such as wardrobing, when customers return worn items.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
In a symbolic act, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday removed a yellow pin worn by many Israeli citizens and public figures since the early months of the war to show solidarity with the hostages and their families.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Cast in sterling silver, each piece is modeled on the bone of the area of the body where it will be worn — with a statement choker in the form of a wishbone, earrings modeled on ear bones found in avians and rings shaped after the bones of the feet.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The color selection includes a range of neutral shades, so it can be worn daily under sheer or lighter clothing.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The thermal shirt can play much the same role today, as its cotton fabric is breathable and soft enough to be worn directly against the skin, and is typically designed to fit below shirts, sweaters and jackets.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
In a symbolic act, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday removed a yellow pin worn by many to show solidarity with the hostages and their families.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Homeland Security investigators have videos recorded by cameras worn by multiple agents, department spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
At least two agents involved appeared to have worn body cameras, suggesting there could be more footage that hasn’t been made public yet.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
This black dress was particularly designed to be worn in the moonlight.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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The script is filled with tired tropes and doesn’t set up JayDee in a way that showcases his natural presence or way with words.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, is downplaying the bombshell report suggesting Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss has grown tired of his client.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Montoya Sanchez said the protest was organized internally by the families exhausted by the long detention and conditions that advocates say have included food with worms, constant illness and insufficient medical access.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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With costs accelerating and incremental fixes exhausted, healthcare is approaching a breaking point.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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America's lead in AI confers a strategic advantage that should not be eroded by selling the very engines of computational power to a geopolitical competitor.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Away from this airport stronghold, populations are so small and habitats so eroded that the snakes would be in a downward spiral of inbreeding and population decline if left to their own devices.—
Pepper St. Clair,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the center of the recovery effort stood Steadfast LA, which continues to focus on stabilizing communities and accelerating rebuilding.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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And there again Tuesday morning stood those four teams in the current East play-in bracket, as if preordained to have to fight their way into the playoffs through the pre-playoffs.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Thirty years of closure didn’t slow down progress Despite more than half a century of entertainment, the State Theatre closed in 1990 as other movie theaters started popping up and the mechanics of the building became weary.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
23 Jan. 2026
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Every imaginable class is on offer at the state-of-the-art fitness center and movement studios and weary muscles can be revived by hitting the Springhouse Circuit, which includes a salt room, cedar sauna, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, tepidarium, and cold plunge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two days shy of the one-year anniversary of a tragedy that killed 67 people near the nation’s capital, the National Transportation Safety Board will meet to determine the probable cause of the midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fire killed two people, destroyed 1,084 homes and businesses and did more than $2 billion in property damage.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Police reported that Zagorac touched the student’s rear, put his hand under his shirt and rubbed his back and fondled him outside his clothing after calling him up to the teacher’s desk to talk about an assignment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cole, a Belgian gelding who’s about 12 years old, calmly stood tied to a rope in the barn on the Kuehls’ property as visitors walked up to him and rubbed above his nose.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Remote learning should no longer be tolerated or normalized as a stand-in for real school.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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While warmer temperatures are tolerated during summer days, cranking the thermostat down to ensure proper sleeping conditions is typically preferred.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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