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
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
Many appear old and worn, and are vulnerable to sabotage from paramilitary groups, or an explosion involving hot, heavy crude oil, should a vehicle come off the road and hit them.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
For example, my most worn piece, the Nina V-neck, has exposed seams on the back and raw finishings at the hem and sleeves that give it a cool, edgy feel.
—Jailynn Taylor, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Real change happens… through who gets bought, worn, gifted, collected and talked about.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The bones turned out to belong to an elderly male dingo, with worn teeth and possible signs of arthritis.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 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
This dress, also worn by Leighton Meester, is a hybrid of the two heat-proof materials, creating a beautiful blend of crisp, sturdy fabric.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Along with Halle Bailey, Heidi Klum, Halle Berry and Hailee Steinfeld are among the famous figures who’ve worn pieces from the luxury fashion label.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
But, before adding them to your stash, the vintage seller urges caution when considering items worn directly against the skin.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Although this bag features a unique design, it can also be worn with a casual, more minimal outfit, as its neutral colorways pair easily with any outfit.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Meanwhile, Lopez proved that the versatile shoe can be easily worn with a dress.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
While the first team changed from the third kit into the traditional red and white, Arteta’s staff donned shirts worn by the players.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Adjective
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
Many appear old and worn, and are vulnerable to sabotage from paramilitary groups, or an explosion involving hot, heavy crude oil, should a vehicle come off the road and hit them.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
For example, my most worn piece, the Nina V-neck, has exposed seams on the back and raw finishings at the hem and sleeves that give it a cool, edgy feel.
—Jailynn Taylor, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Real change happens… through who gets bought, worn, gifted, collected and talked about.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The bones turned out to belong to an elderly male dingo, with worn teeth and possible signs of arthritis.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Verb
Percy Steinhart—the late designer of velvet slippers worn by the likes of Anne Hathaway, Lady Gaga, and the former king of Spain—was the owner of this Federal-style beauty in Litchfield, originally built in 1874.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 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
This dress, also worn by Leighton Meester, is a hybrid of the two heat-proof materials, creating a beautiful blend of crisp, sturdy fabric.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Along with Halle Bailey, Heidi Klum, Halle Berry and Hailee Steinfeld are among the famous figures who’ve worn pieces from the luxury fashion label.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
But, before adding them to your stash, the vintage seller urges caution when considering items worn directly against the skin.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Although this bag features a unique design, it can also be worn with a casual, more minimal outfit, as its neutral colorways pair easily with any outfit.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Meanwhile, Lopez proved that the versatile shoe can be easily worn with a dress.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
While the first team changed from the third kit into the traditional red and white, Arteta’s staff donned shirts worn by the players.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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Second, they are wired to please you in a way that does not turn off, does not get tired and does not second-guess itself.—
Shreyans Mehta,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Michiganders are tired of the games and want strong, bipartisan leadership.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Discussing the subject with an older person who is suffering from chronic pain, is worried about paying for health care or medications, and is exhausted from caregiving is untimely to say the least.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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While Google canceled its plan to fully deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome, opting instead for a user-choice model, the signal has already been significantly eroded.—
John Readman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Corbett says that deputy gangs do not exist in the department, that in the past cliques and subgroups have existed, and that focus on the issue has eroded public trust and deputies’ morale.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Once everyone got inside the event center Tuesday evening, a multigenerational group of people stood and sat in the aisles surrounding rows of chairs, where older attendees took priority.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Clark then stood from the bench and was replaced in the lineup by rookie Raven Johnson.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Friday afternoon — as lines of weary travelers stretched from Amtrak’s customer service desk — dozens of Amtrak workers, clad in hard-hats and high-viz vests, could be seen from the western end of Platform 6.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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While Jack wants to sit in the pain of losing his best friend, Kate is weary from the weight of his emotions and desperate to find some levity again.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Verb
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At least 13 people were killed in the overnight assault that Ukraine’s military said involved more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, including advanced hypersonics.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Israel says 23 of its soldiers and four civilians have been killed over the same period.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The reef fish was often rubbed with salt and mixed with seaweed and a traditional candlenut relish called inamona.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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And that really rubbed committee members last cycle the wrong way and may have worked against them.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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In any other domain, this would not be tolerated.—
Nikhil Handigol,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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However, Graham wants people to be aware that hoax threats will not be tolerated.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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