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
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
For residents concerned about future thefts, Colina recommended creating the illusion of occupancy when away, such as leaving a car in the driveway or placing a pair of worn shoes outside the front door.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 18 June 2026
As with the bixie, this bob is meant to feel well-worn.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Antique maps, a stack of old books, and watercolors in worn frames are all options that feel genuine to the style.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Divots and worn patches can affect footing, and even impact a match’s outcome.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
After dropping the first game of the series, the Knicks were on a run and the Lakers seemed worn down.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
In the documentary Amazomania, which just screened at the DC/DOX festival in the nation’s capital, vintage footage shows a Swedish filmmaker and journalist in what appears to be a jungle setting, tying on his worn boots.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Equipped with cameras and sensors, the robots can identify faults such as broken wires, worn components, and abnormal temperature changes that could signal potential failures, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
However, items saved by survivors or plucked from the water by rescuers can be sold and often fetch big sums — a life jacket worn by a passenger sold for just over $900,000 in April while a gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued the survivors sold for nearly $2 million in 2024.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The cool thing about it is that it can be worn for a few hours or overnight, and your skin will be nothing short of velvet soft and bouncy post-application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 June 2026
The unlined Sahariana jacket in wool-and-linen herringbone was worn over a striped shirt, while the Travel Jacket in lightweight wool hopsack with alligator-print nubuck details reflected Brioni’s sophisticated style.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Minetree also went for a pink look, and her sequin mididress is the pink version of a blue Dolce & Gabbana dress worn by Witherspoon as Elle in the 2001 original.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Lost Pattern focuses on highly stylish scarves manufactured from 100% silk in New York City, several of which have been worn by the likes of Drew Barrymore and Halle Berry.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Many fans have worn the pre-revolutionary flag of the sun and lion that FIFA had banned inside stadiums.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
These shoes are perfect for traveling because they can be worn with a range of outfits, look good, and don't hurt my feet, even after walking around cobblestone streets all day.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Adjective
After her mother accepts a teaching job in the remote mountain town of Silverveil, Emma is sent to a youth group retreat carrying only her father's worn copy of The Call of the Wild.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
For residents concerned about future thefts, Colina recommended creating the illusion of occupancy when away, such as leaving a car in the driveway or placing a pair of worn shoes outside the front door.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 18 June 2026
As with the bixie, this bob is meant to feel well-worn.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Antique maps, a stack of old books, and watercolors in worn frames are all options that feel genuine to the style.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Divots and worn patches can affect footing, and even impact a match’s outcome.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
After dropping the first game of the series, the Knicks were on a run and the Lakers seemed worn down.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
In the documentary Amazomania, which just screened at the DC/DOX festival in the nation’s capital, vintage footage shows a Swedish filmmaker and journalist in what appears to be a jungle setting, tying on his worn boots.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Equipped with cameras and sensors, the robots can identify faults such as broken wires, worn components, and abnormal temperature changes that could signal potential failures, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Verb
The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
—Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
However, items saved by survivors or plucked from the water by rescuers can be sold and often fetch big sums — a life jacket worn by a passenger sold for just over $900,000 in April while a gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued the survivors sold for nearly $2 million in 2024.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The cool thing about it is that it can be worn for a few hours or overnight, and your skin will be nothing short of velvet soft and bouncy post-application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 June 2026
The unlined Sahariana jacket in wool-and-linen herringbone was worn over a striped shirt, while the Travel Jacket in lightweight wool hopsack with alligator-print nubuck details reflected Brioni’s sophisticated style.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Minetree also went for a pink look, and her sequin mididress is the pink version of a blue Dolce & Gabbana dress worn by Witherspoon as Elle in the 2001 original.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Lost Pattern focuses on highly stylish scarves manufactured from 100% silk in New York City, several of which have been worn by the likes of Drew Barrymore and Halle Berry.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Many fans have worn the pre-revolutionary flag of the sun and lion that FIFA had banned inside stadiums.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
These shoes are perfect for traveling because they can be worn with a range of outfits, look good, and don't hurt my feet, even after walking around cobblestone streets all day.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 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,
19 June 2026
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So tired and anxious and stressed.—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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And Louis, perhaps exhausted from his spree of bouts, but also perhaps looking past Schmeling, hadn’t trained much.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Once the trust fund is exhausted, the system will continue to receive payroll and self-employment taxes each year.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The oil supply shock caused by the Iran war has eroded global demand for crude — but a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Israel’s failed forever wars in Iran and Lebanon have further eroded Netanyahu’s prospects.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In the following two years, officials project thousands of additional job reductions in a workforce that this year stood at 83,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Mother stood apart from other vegetarian and vegan places in that Venditti only used whole ingredients, no alt foods.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Verb
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But did Spilotro go about life as an upstanding model citizen who rubbed elbows with the Vegas elite, while quietly and stealthily protecting the Mafia's financial interests in Vegas casinos?—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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With its Jewish delis, atmospheric dive bars, and underground music scene, the Mile End neighborhood minted the defining Montreal cool of the indie aughts—a place where cardiganed Italian grandmas rubbed shoulders with tattooed creatives.—
Jen Rose Smith,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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But goons roaming the streets, vandalizing property and causing mayhem must not be tolerated.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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In the trial, the drug was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion and was well tolerated across all dose levels, with no serious adverse events reported.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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