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
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
Unplug any worn appliances overnight or when not in use.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
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
Another possible culprit is a worn or broken belt.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Faint stains, slightly worn elbows, a custom alteration—all these things matter.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
There's a replica of the Oval Office − seen also at the Truman library, the Johnson library and the Clinton Library − as well as a display of dresses worn by the first lady at inaugural balls and other big occasions.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The result was a sleek white ruffled top, when worn with matching trousers felt both modern and refreshing while another floral skirt embodied a playful feminine energy that personified warm weather dressing.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The simple footwear can be worn with jeans, skirts, or, like Pidgeon, a silk skirt for a fancier look.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 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
The highest price paid this year was for a James Harden jersey worn during his home debut with the team in February.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
Plus, it can be worn year-round.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Adjective
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
Unplug any worn appliances overnight or when not in use.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
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
Another possible culprit is a worn or broken belt.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Faint stains, slightly worn elbows, a custom alteration—all these things matter.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Verb
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
There's a replica of the Oval Office − seen also at the Truman library, the Johnson library and the Clinton Library − as well as a display of dresses worn by the first lady at inaugural balls and other big occasions.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The result was a sleek white ruffled top, when worn with matching trousers felt both modern and refreshing while another floral skirt embodied a playful feminine energy that personified warm weather dressing.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The simple footwear can be worn with jeans, skirts, or, like Pidgeon, a silk skirt for a fancier look.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 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
The highest price paid this year was for a James Harden jersey worn during his home debut with the team in February.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
Plus, it can be worn year-round.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 14 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
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The Jordanian fans in their white shirts stood proud, celebrating their country’s first World Cup appearance at one end, while the red wall of the Austrians bore down on them from the other.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Some war-weary Republicans were eager to endorse the agreement — if the fine print matches the administration’s summary.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Quit Complaining Travel can be stressful, especially when airports swell with weary-eyed tourists who may be dealing with delays, cancellations, and lost luggage.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
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All 12 people on board, including 11 skydivers and a pilot, were killed in the incident, authorities said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Air Force officials did not immediately identify the eight people killed or explain why there were more people aboard than the bomber’s standard crew complement.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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