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 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
Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Weaving and Gallner are more than up to the task of breathing genuine emotion into their worn characters.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Any worn or damaged components will be replaced with original IWC parts from the corporate archive.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
This buttery-soft duo features a pullover half-zip sweatshirt and a pair of elastic waistband sweatpants that look great worn together or separately.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
As the kids and grandma sat stoically, the shock etched across their worn eyes, the mother and father relayed how they were extremely torn whether to stay or to leave.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Back in 2023, Drake became the owner of a gold, ruby and diamond crown ring previously owned by 2Pac and worn to the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Turn worn-out jeans into creative and sustainable home decor, fashion, and storage solutions.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Much of the collection features rich burgundy and maroon tones similar to the shades worn by Lohan and Stewart.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Armani later said that the gowns worn at the Oscars were always the first to sell out in his collections.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Of course, there’s Dakota Johnson, who has worn the look essentially since becoming famous.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Even before launching his eponymous label in 2005, Ford’s designs were worn by Aniston on the cover of magazines and red carpets.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
This best-selling option, which can be worn as a scarf, shawl, or wrap, is currently on sale for just $12.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Similarly, a basketball team accustomed to new hardwood may benefit from training sessions on worn or cushioned courts that simulate upcoming away venues.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Weaving and Gallner are more than up to the task of breathing genuine emotion into their worn characters.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Any worn or damaged components will be replaced with original IWC parts from the corporate archive.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
This buttery-soft duo features a pullover half-zip sweatshirt and a pair of elastic waistband sweatpants that look great worn together or separately.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
As the kids and grandma sat stoically, the shock etched across their worn eyes, the mother and father relayed how they were extremely torn whether to stay or to leave.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Back in 2023, Drake became the owner of a gold, ruby and diamond crown ring previously owned by 2Pac and worn to the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Turn worn-out jeans into creative and sustainable home decor, fashion, and storage solutions.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bold, sculptural silver jewelry worn throughout added a touch of cool, especially on a cool California vibe black tent dress.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Much of the collection features rich burgundy and maroon tones similar to the shades worn by Lohan and Stewart.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Armani later said that the gowns worn at the Oscars were always the first to sell out in his collections.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Of course, there’s Dakota Johnson, who has worn the look essentially since becoming famous.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Even before launching his eponymous label in 2005, Ford’s designs were worn by Aniston on the cover of magazines and red carpets.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
This best-selling option, which can be worn as a scarf, shawl, or wrap, is currently on sale for just $12.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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Susan has lifted us up for 50 years; and her arms have not grown tired.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With all other options seemingly exhausted, Una and Spock decide to take another path by getting in touch with their crewmates’ katras, roughly the Vulcan term for the soul, though the Vulcans would probably not want to use that term.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The group exhausted legal remedies after a February 2025 Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that upheld a 2021 Metro Council vote to strip the building of its local landmark status, clearing the way for demolition.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Managers heard directly how decisions had eroded loyalty.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Chinese policymakers have intensified efforts aimed at reining in excessive price cuts that have eroded corporate profits while doing little to spur demand.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They are tolerated, not respected.—
Hansel Alejandro Aguilar,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Any violence committed or even threatened against Raglan James will not be tolerated on this website.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While Schneider was expressing his feelings about the unknown state of Judge’s normally rocket arm, the Yankees seemed weary about answering these kind of inquiries.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Where Shy was the subject of Porter’s slender book — which is really more of a beat-poetry day-in-the-life monologue — the focus shifts here to the weary headmaster who’s been fighting on the students’ behalf all these years.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Evergreen High School is located about 20 miles from Columbine High School, the site of an infamous 1999 mass shooting that killed 12 students and a teacher.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Conservative commentator Will Cain observed a moment of silence on his Fox News show after a gunman shot and killed Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Freeland agreed with Doyle that the negative coverage has rubbed some players the wrong way.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vähäsarja vigorously rubbed some cups on Landers’s back—cupping creates a vacuum and stimulates blood flow—and turned the whole thing bright pink.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In response, Thomson and Airtours rushed out their 1995 brochures — which was, of course, how people researched holidays back then — before some customers had even taken that year’s break.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump has also taken an unusually hands-on approach to pressure policy and leadership changes at a slew of colleges and universities by freezing, or threatening to withhold, federal funding at campuses, including Columbia, George Mason, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Brown, and Michigan.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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