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
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
The color palette recalled a soft patina, a nod to the city's worn demeanor.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than replace the worn floors with tile, Babcock had an eye-popping chevron pattern painted on in white and two shades of blue.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
There once was a time when Garnett Mims used his legs to evade hard-charging defenders on worn football fields across Detroit as a standout high school running back during the early 1980s for the Cooley Cardinals coached by Ernie Thomas.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, at the Tom Ford catwalk, it was scraped back and waxed into a devil-may-care quiff style and worn with a pair of wayfarer-esque sunglasses also by the house.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
These systems have been worn in race conditions before.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 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
The caption was a reference to her hairstyle worn during her days on Dancing With the Stars.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
This option comes in olive and navy blue, and it’s made from a wrinkle-resistant material that can be packed or worn all day without needing to be ironed.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
The Peacoat The peacoat, spotlighted at Patou, brings a sense of heritage to modern wardrobe staples; now an emblem of polished style, the peacoat is said to have originated in the 18th century, when it was first worn by Dutch sailors.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
The base of the outfit had also been worn by her and her mother.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
The color palette recalled a soft patina, a nod to the city's worn demeanor.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than replace the worn floors with tile, Babcock had an eye-popping chevron pattern painted on in white and two shades of blue.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
There once was a time when Garnett Mims used his legs to evade hard-charging defenders on worn football fields across Detroit as a standout high school running back during the early 1980s for the Cooley Cardinals coached by Ernie Thomas.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The cool thing about this one is that it can be worn for a few hours or overnight for best results, and your skin will be nothing short of velvet-soft and bouncy post-application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, at the Tom Ford catwalk, it was scraped back and waxed into a devil-may-care quiff style and worn with a pair of wayfarer-esque sunglasses also by the house.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
These systems have been worn in race conditions before.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 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
The caption was a reference to her hairstyle worn during her days on Dancing With the Stars.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
This option comes in olive and navy blue, and it’s made from a wrinkle-resistant material that can be packed or worn all day without needing to be ironed.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
The Peacoat The peacoat, spotlighted at Patou, brings a sense of heritage to modern wardrobe staples; now an emblem of polished style, the peacoat is said to have originated in the 18th century, when it was first worn by Dutch sailors.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
The base of the outfit had also been worn by her and her mother.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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New York fairgoers eventually grew tired of this, Pirro said.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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On the Blumarine spring 2026 runway in Milan on Friday, models tapped into their inner bohemian-fairy party girl personas with charcoal eyeliner smudged around their eyes, faded hues on their lips and tired waves in their hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was obviously exhausted from his ordeal.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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These alerts are only activated after all other conventional law enforcement methods have been exhausted, DPS officials said.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Israeli public support for the war, which was overwhelming at the beginning, has significantly eroded.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The job market is particularly tough for recent graduates because hiring in white-collar industries including technology has slowed significantly and advances in artificial intelligence have eroded some of the entry-level jobs that used to be a springboard for them.—
Michael Sasso,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite this challenge, researchers reported that patients tolerated the procedure well with manageable side effects.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Though the song order is Easter egg intentional – as with everything Swift – it’s bookended by a declaration of romantic salvation and a narrative from the perspective of a weary, yet defiant showgirl.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the story, Raina is a young Bulgarian woman who must choose between her militant fiancé, Sergius, and the kind, war-weary soldier Bluntschli, who has sought out refuge in her bedroom.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The topic of free speech, particularly on college campuses, made recent headlines after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during an event at Utah State University.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to News4 San Antonio, four people inside the home were injured in the shooting along with Marble, who was killed.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 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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Perseverance has taken a sample of the rock, stowing it away in a protective canister for a future mission to pick up and return to Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a separate case, Pedro Juan Andres, 29, from Guatemala, was taken into custody after entering the United States without inspection.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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