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
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Though the property brings a touch of crisp composure to the landscape, just beyond the island remains salt-worn and wonderfully rugged.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Another possible culprit is a worn or broken belt.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Mimi Lien’s sky-high scenic design is an absolute wonder, with customary Indian iron gates, walls full of worn out posters of past Bollywood films, and housing filled with traditional Indian sounds coming from mridangams and tablas.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The hat is a separate component, and it can be attached to the top of the sleeping bag and tightened for sleeping, as well as worn as a hood in poncho mode.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Indeed, most lightly worn used clothing, shoes, purses, sheets, towels and other household goods can be resold through sites like Poshmark and eBay or donated to charity.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Quick wash is best for lightly worn clothes, not heavily soiled or stained items.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Historically, brands have used pumice stones to achieve a worn, stonewashed look — with stones often shipped from Mexico, adding transport emissions and cost to the process.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The cooling onesie, which was unveiled at a press event on Sunday, will be worn under the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) space suit, which is also designed in collaboration with Prada.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
The royal has previously worn items like coats, dresses and suits from years ago, making sustainable fashion statements and perhaps inspiring younger family members like Kate Middleton to do the same.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The two unveiled the high-performance Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment, or LCVG, to be worn by astronauts inside the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or AxEMU, space suit.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Many women in Afghanistan use face masks like those worn during the COVID pandemic to comply with regulations.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
And they’ve been worn by working cowboys and just about every Western wannabe in the country.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Below, shop even more versatile linen pieces from Quince that can be paired together or worn separately—all under $55.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 June 2026
The bras ahead are designed with that in mind, offering a close fit, supportive underwire, and versatile straps that can be worn multiple ways.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
Adjective
The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Though the property brings a touch of crisp composure to the landscape, just beyond the island remains salt-worn and wonderfully rugged.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Another possible culprit is a worn or broken belt.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Mimi Lien’s sky-high scenic design is an absolute wonder, with customary Indian iron gates, walls full of worn out posters of past Bollywood films, and housing filled with traditional Indian sounds coming from mridangams and tablas.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The hat is a separate component, and it can be attached to the top of the sleeping bag and tightened for sleeping, as well as worn as a hood in poncho mode.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Indeed, most lightly worn used clothing, shoes, purses, sheets, towels and other household goods can be resold through sites like Poshmark and eBay or donated to charity.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Quick wash is best for lightly worn clothes, not heavily soiled or stained items.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Historically, brands have used pumice stones to achieve a worn, stonewashed look — with stones often shipped from Mexico, adding transport emissions and cost to the process.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Verb
Period underwear can be worn just like regular underwear, and washed in the laundry to be reused between menstruating days or cycles.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The cooling onesie, which was unveiled at a press event on Sunday, will be worn under the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) space suit, which is also designed in collaboration with Prada.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
The royal has previously worn items like coats, dresses and suits from years ago, making sustainable fashion statements and perhaps inspiring younger family members like Kate Middleton to do the same.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The two unveiled the high-performance Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment, or LCVG, to be worn by astronauts inside the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or AxEMU, space suit.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Many women in Afghanistan use face masks like those worn during the COVID pandemic to comply with regulations.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
And they’ve been worn by working cowboys and just about every Western wannabe in the country.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Below, shop even more versatile linen pieces from Quince that can be paired together or worn separately—all under $55.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 June 2026
The bras ahead are designed with that in mind, offering a close fit, supportive underwire, and versatile straps that can be worn multiple ways.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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My wife lowers her gaze as if tired, rubbing the side of her glass with her fingers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The first step is to avoid the tired trap of pitting a liberal arts education against a technical or practical one.—
Jamie Merisotis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Federal pandemic-relief funds were exhausted in 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The forecast shows the trust fund will be exhausted three months earlier than was predicted last year.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Others spend hundreds of millions only to be left with excess inventory, eroded margins and consumers who have already moved on.—
Keren Novack,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As the rocks eroded and wore away into their iconic shapes, Native people hunted, gathered and farmed beside them.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Where once had stood a dense canopy of three-hundred-year-old trees, forest cover spanning thousands of miles, gave way to charred stumps and bare earth—a landscape of wanton destruction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Outside the museum is the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial, which is located where the Murrah Building once stood and is free and open to the public every day of the year.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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In tax-weary Santa Clara County, San Jose leaders pushed for the ballot measure to shift the financial burden to visitors by increasing the city’s transient occupancy tax, levied on hotel and short-term rental guests, from 10% to 12%.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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His athleticism and vision will benefit Canada when opposition defenders grow weary late in games.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Three people were killed and 20 more people were attacked by bears across at least nine prefectures between April and June 2, according to public broadcaster NHK.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Alabama's relatively new nitrogen gas execution method could inflict a cruel amount of pain and suffering on a death row inmate who says that he'd rather be killed by a firing squad, a federal appeals court has ruled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Chemical filters, such as avobenzone, octocrylene and homosalate, appear clear when rubbed on the skin but sometimes feel oily.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The good times keep rolling through the commercial breaks, as A-listers rubbed elbows, and at the afterparties, where the big stars enjoyed burgers from Shake Shack and got their drink on.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Christian religion was only tolerated in the communist dictatorship, and other religious sects were forbidden.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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