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 tolerated
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
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a worn path and exposed rocks point to the erosion caused by intensive grazing.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025
The containers were left unpainted and have not been too thoroughly cleaned, to retain an authentic worn appearance.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Whether intentional or not, the specific hue results in a look that resembles a pre-worn Air Force 1, but without the exaggerated scuffs and stains found on the aforementioned Dirty Triple White look.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Of course, laser processes can be used post-printing to achieve the true texture of a worn pair of jeans.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Fleece pullovers and jackets that pill heavily start looking worn and tired more quickly than those that don’t pill significantly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Peloquin told a trooper that things were slippery from the rain and her tires were a little worn down.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Many come with cosmetic blemishes or partially worn components, and some sellers stop at a basic reset and cleaning.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Two years ago, that mood was one of sympathy for the plight of Israelis, but as war has worn on, and more and more Palestinians have been killed, this has changed.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Middleton has worn suited looks by such designers as Roland Mouret and Burberry in the past, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
At La Casa de los Trucos, rows of superhero masks including Spider-Man hang next to lucha libre masks worn by Mexican wrestlers like Rey Mysterio.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But perhaps the best Prime Day handbag deal of the bunch is a chic DeMellier shoulder bag that’s now somehow under $400; the brand has been worn by Meghan Markle.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
But the shirts Turner made at the end of the season for catcher Cal Raleigh were begging to be worn.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The skin-baring look isn't far from what Kesha has worn to recent events, herself.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The officers were equipped with body worn cameras that were activated during the shooting, police said.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
There are allegations toilets have been left uncleaned, bins unemptied, and pitch perimeters worn and littered, with complaints made that there are not enough maintenance staff employed to maintain standards.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a worn path and exposed rocks point to the erosion caused by intensive grazing.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025
The containers were left unpainted and have not been too thoroughly cleaned, to retain an authentic worn appearance.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Whether intentional or not, the specific hue results in a look that resembles a pre-worn Air Force 1, but without the exaggerated scuffs and stains found on the aforementioned Dirty Triple White look.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Of course, laser processes can be used post-printing to achieve the true texture of a worn pair of jeans.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Fleece pullovers and jackets that pill heavily start looking worn and tired more quickly than those that don’t pill significantly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Peloquin told a trooper that things were slippery from the rain and her tires were a little worn down.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Many come with cosmetic blemishes or partially worn components, and some sellers stop at a basic reset and cleaning.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
But what sets Starkey apart is developing a product that can be worn for more hours of the day and something that’s more discreet.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Two years ago, that mood was one of sympathy for the plight of Israelis, but as war has worn on, and more and more Palestinians have been killed, this has changed.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Middleton has worn suited looks by such designers as Roland Mouret and Burberry in the past, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
At La Casa de los Trucos, rows of superhero masks including Spider-Man hang next to lucha libre masks worn by Mexican wrestlers like Rey Mysterio.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But perhaps the best Prime Day handbag deal of the bunch is a chic DeMellier shoulder bag that’s now somehow under $400; the brand has been worn by Meghan Markle.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
But the shirts Turner made at the end of the season for catcher Cal Raleigh were begging to be worn.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The skin-baring look isn't far from what Kesha has worn to recent events, herself.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The officers were equipped with body worn cameras that were activated during the shooting, police said.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
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,
13 Oct. 2025
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If the Jays can take advantage of a tired Seattle squad in the first two games of this contest, their grip on the series could be hard to overcome.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The day before, during Erik’s hearing, the relatives had emotionally exhausted themselves, the cousins said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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He is weakened, and yet his opponents underestimate his continuing appeal with voters exhausted by decades of political dysfunction.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the cone eroded over time, olivine crystals became concentrated in this area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The billionaire investor compared today's environment to the early 1970s, when inflation, heavy government spending and high debt loads eroded confidence in paper assets and fiat currencies.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is just not going to be tolerated.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Importantly, the treatment was well-tolerated across the study population, with no new safety concerns identified.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a democracy that grows weary from tribal warfare, independence can be an act of public service and personal liberation.—
John H Bolthouse,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now, supporters react with weary resignation.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed with more than 169,000 also injured since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 1,200 people were killed, mostly Israeli civilians, including many attending a weekend music festival.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The female nurse rubbed the glove over her sides, into the folds, on the back of her neck.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Phillies should have played to win or taken their chances with a tie.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Others taken into custody include Mexican nationals Ricardo Gervasio-Gervasio, Pedro Navajas-Contreras, Uriel Alvarez-Meneses and Arturo Guzman, who have a number of previous convictions for crimes including possession of cocaine and driving under the influence.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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