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
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Old attire intended to be worn again, as well as clothes that no longer fit or are never worn, can easily overcrowd this small space.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The singer wore her hair in loose curls, while Dufrene kept his long locks under a black trucker hat, rocking a worn leather jacket and jeans.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Anrabess 2-piece Lounge Set Complete with a form-fitting T-shirt and a flattering pair of rollover yoga pants, this Anrabess duo is the perfect travel outfit that’ll look great worn alone or beneath an oversized cardigan.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Giving a worn accessory new life brings a sense of satisfaction while keeping it out of the landfill.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
One Connecticut store owner offers new wedding dresses, but also gently worn wedding dresses, mother of the bride dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and many other items a couple might need for the nuptial day, said Lisa Antonecchia.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Ava Phillippe tapped into the Ralph Lauren aesthetic with rugged dark wash shirt and jeans, pulled together with worn-in brown leather accessories and jacket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
But while no amount of tinkering will change the outcome of the season, Saturday felt like more evidence that new faces are needed to change the dynamics of the squad, to lift the players who have shown improvements of late but who remain worn down by a dismal run that now stretches back 10 months.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Few accessories are so simple as the beanie, whose provenance can be traced back to a simple woolen cap worn by laborers in the late Medieval period.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
On Sunday, the FBI said DNA was found on a glove discovered miles away from Guthrie’s home that matched those worn by a masked person seen outside the home.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Irving had previously worn the shirt to another NBA game.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Innings Festival 2026 wristbands Wristbands must be worn securely on the wrist for entry into the festival.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Among the major points of contention are the masks worn by federal agents.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Now, 13 brides have worn the dress.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
It was worn by Jay Buhner and Craig McMurty.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Levi’s Low Loose Jeans are easily my most worn denim.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Old attire intended to be worn again, as well as clothes that no longer fit or are never worn, can easily overcrowd this small space.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The singer wore her hair in loose curls, while Dufrene kept his long locks under a black trucker hat, rocking a worn leather jacket and jeans.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Anrabess 2-piece Lounge Set Complete with a form-fitting T-shirt and a flattering pair of rollover yoga pants, this Anrabess duo is the perfect travel outfit that’ll look great worn alone or beneath an oversized cardigan.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Giving a worn accessory new life brings a sense of satisfaction while keeping it out of the landfill.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
One Connecticut store owner offers new wedding dresses, but also gently worn wedding dresses, mother of the bride dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and many other items a couple might need for the nuptial day, said Lisa Antonecchia.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Ava Phillippe tapped into the Ralph Lauren aesthetic with rugged dark wash shirt and jeans, pulled together with worn-in brown leather accessories and jacket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
But while no amount of tinkering will change the outcome of the season, Saturday felt like more evidence that new faces are needed to change the dynamics of the squad, to lift the players who have shown improvements of late but who remain worn down by a dismal run that now stretches back 10 months.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film).
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Few accessories are so simple as the beanie, whose provenance can be traced back to a simple woolen cap worn by laborers in the late Medieval period.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
On Sunday, the FBI said DNA was found on a glove discovered miles away from Guthrie’s home that matched those worn by a masked person seen outside the home.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Irving had previously worn the shirt to another NBA game.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Innings Festival 2026 wristbands Wristbands must be worn securely on the wrist for entry into the festival.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Among the major points of contention are the masks worn by federal agents.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Now, 13 brides have worn the dress.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
It was worn by Jay Buhner and Craig McMurty.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
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While a few icons have grown tired (like the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and Eden Roc Miami Beach, missing from this list), several have recently poured money into renovations, including the Mayfair House and Gardens; Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, which just reopened; and the Delano Miami.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bell remembered during the Stars on Ice tour in 2022 when the skaters rolled into a new city, tired, groggy and sore from the long bus ride, Liu, dressed in a baggy hoodie and billowing sweatpants, could go on the ice and throw perfect jumps without warning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But critically, there's a gaping hole in the offensive line following the departure of left tackle Dorion Strawn, who exhausted his eligibility.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Later that day, Jackson stood once again on the Lorraine Motel balcony at the National Civil Rights Museum during its annual commemoration, sitting in the front row as nearly 500 people gathered for music, speeches and a solemn wreath‑laying ceremony honoring King’s life.—
Diana Leyva,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
17 Feb. 2026
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One model who stood her ground and refused part of a makeover was Cycle 6’s Dani Evans.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The hospice is small and modest, run by a group of French nuns, built in 1827 as a respite for weary pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kraft Heinz, like all big food companies, is also grappling with inflation-weary buyers cutting back spending or switching to generic labels as well as the rise of GLP-1 drugs hurting demand for snack food.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Silas, 29, and Tishauna Ballard, 24, were killed; two others were injured.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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The comments rubbed some Democrats the wrong way.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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County Supervisor Janet Nguyen said Do’s disbarment serves to show the public that government corruption will not be tolerated.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Its approval came after a 12-month safety study that found the drug had no serious side effects and was both safe and well tolerated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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