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
Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
In France, consumers now buy 48 new pieces of clothing per year, with roughly two-thirds never worn.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
In one of the novel’s most illuminating scenes, Emily explains her novel to her sisters, reaching for their worn copy of Paradise Lost to make her point.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Its worn fleece still feels soft and the zipper doesn’t stick at all, even though it’s been washed countless times.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead, spot-clean clothes or reuse lightly worn items.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
New England Central Railroad will receive $1,563,689 to improve grade crossing in Franklin and Windham, relocation of signal infrastructure, replacement of worn rail, and both bridge tie and structural bridge repairs.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
It is considered the ultimate posthumous tribute for those who have worn the nation's wings on their uniforms.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Nothing causes more pain in our community than seeing the image of Che Guevara worn as a hero’s symbol.
—Silvia Hernandez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The device is inserted into a thin sports bra-like vest that can be worn over or under workout gear.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
That combination — genuine suffering refracted through dark humor, hardship worn lightly — is exactly what American audiences are finding so alluring in Korean stories right now.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
And, by now, the joy of play-in success has worn thin.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Joveljic has worn the team captain’s armband in each game this season.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Some protesters also have worn masks while clashing with immigration agents.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
At Studio 54, Hsu pointed out the worn leopard-print carpeting, which was decades old.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
In France, consumers now buy 48 new pieces of clothing per year, with roughly two-thirds never worn.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
In one of the novel’s most illuminating scenes, Emily explains her novel to her sisters, reaching for their worn copy of Paradise Lost to make her point.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Its worn fleece still feels soft and the zipper doesn’t stick at all, even though it’s been washed countless times.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead, spot-clean clothes or reuse lightly worn items.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
New England Central Railroad will receive $1,563,689 to improve grade crossing in Franklin and Windham, relocation of signal infrastructure, replacement of worn rail, and both bridge tie and structural bridge repairs.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Can Old Spice deodorant be worn by women?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
It is considered the ultimate posthumous tribute for those who have worn the nation's wings on their uniforms.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Nothing causes more pain in our community than seeing the image of Che Guevara worn as a hero’s symbol.
—Silvia Hernandez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The device is inserted into a thin sports bra-like vest that can be worn over or under workout gear.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
That combination — genuine suffering refracted through dark humor, hardship worn lightly — is exactly what American audiences are finding so alluring in Korean stories right now.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
And, by now, the joy of play-in success has worn thin.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Joveljic has worn the team captain’s armband in each game this season.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Some protesters also have worn masks while clashing with immigration agents.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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They have been seen directing snaking security lines and passing out water bottles to tired travelers.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Step in when someone’s tired or needs a break.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Residents of Tehran, the Iranian capital, say they are exhausted by the bombs that have battered their city on a daily basis and terrified of the security checkpoints that have popped up looking for spies.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The inside-out tandem of point guard Kiki Rice and 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts — two of six UCLA seniors who played in the Final Four last season — eventually wore down a Minnesota defense that exhausted its hustle capital in the first half.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When inflation cools, investors typically demand lower yields on long-term bonds because their future returns are less likely to be eroded by rising prices.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Vaccines protect, but public trust has eroded One of the best benefits of the pandemic is innovation in vaccines.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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And the crowd stayed to watch as six hundred young skiers—many of whom were little girls, with glitter on their cheeks—glided around the ski track in the stadium and then stood there in a phalanx, an honor guard as Diggins took a ceremonial last lap.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 2024 the share of international co-productions among high-end TV and SVOD series stood at 12% — far below the share of international co-productions among theatrical films, which has ranged between 20% to 25%.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The public grew weary and confused.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s a hot tub outside as well as a compact indoor sauna (top-notch for soothing weary muscles).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At least 66 people were killed and several others injured when a military transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday in Colombia’s Puerto Leguízamo, according to an AP report.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The two pilots were killed, the only fatalities, and 40 people were hospitalized.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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And Jesse Leasure, who was drenched in pepper spray and felt like his skin was on fire and as though someone had rubbed his eyeballs with sandpaper.—
Olivia George,
Washington Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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The smaller tires also eliminated gear hunting while going up a grade on the highway (which used to drive me nuts), and the tires no longer rubbed when the steering wheel was at full lock.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Marylanders must never forget that many of the Democratic politicians still in office today once openly tolerated or supported the lawlessness that led to the destruction of the Columbus statue.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dissent isn’t tolerated and consensus isn’t a priority.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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