as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
she was feeling very worn after a long day at work
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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
Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
And yet, Norris would have had a strong chance of victory had McLaren stopped Mercedes undercutting Antonelli in the race’s sole pitstop phase — giving him fresher tires one lap early as Norris struggled on worn rubber.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But if yours is looking too worn, you might be tempted to keep it off-limits for guests.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
The items include worn shoes, personal belongings and various everyday items left behind — plus a human lower jaw bone.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
If your recliner is old and worn, that age will clearly show with a protector.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Those sensors are clearly visible on the interior surface when the ring is not worn.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
As such, the Cartier odd-ball is now not only obscenely overpriced but very much over-worn.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
It is worn by each girl in turn in order to stage herself as stylish and desirable.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The fit is just light and loose enough to give us modern Wuthering Heights or Bridgerton vibes, but not so over-the-top that it can’t be worn in real life scenarios.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Her gray scarf coat worn over pleated white layers combined military and school uniforms, paying homage to young draftees in the Russian army.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
What keeps her grounded is the feedback from women who have actually worn the hair.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 May 2026
In the movie, Weaver gets decked out in an X-wing fighter jumpsuit – the legendary orange number worn by Hamill back in the day – and gets to pilot a starship.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The pin also has been increasingly worn by Venezuelan government officials, state television anchors, lawmakers and ruling party members since Maduro was removed from power in a stunning nighttime raid in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
According to luxury online resale platform Janefinds, the teeny-tiny piece was made to be worn as a necklace, crossbody or charm, but Kardashian decided to ditch the chainlink strap altogether for a more traditional look.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Adjective
Sitting on a worn wooden chair in the garden on a cool Tuesday afternoon, Chambers, 43, a professional glass and metalsmith, reflected on his antiquated strain of craftsmanship.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
And yet, Norris would have had a strong chance of victory had McLaren stopped Mercedes undercutting Antonelli in the race’s sole pitstop phase — giving him fresher tires one lap early as Norris struggled on worn rubber.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But if yours is looking too worn, you might be tempted to keep it off-limits for guests.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
The items include worn shoes, personal belongings and various everyday items left behind — plus a human lower jaw bone.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
If your recliner is old and worn, that age will clearly show with a protector.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Those sensors are clearly visible on the interior surface when the ring is not worn.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
As such, the Cartier odd-ball is now not only obscenely overpriced but very much over-worn.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Founder of Stubbs & Wooton and known for resurrecting the velvet slipper as a fashion staple, Steinhart’s slippers have been worn by Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway and the former king of Spain.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
It is worn by each girl in turn in order to stage herself as stylish and desirable.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The fit is just light and loose enough to give us modern Wuthering Heights or Bridgerton vibes, but not so over-the-top that it can’t be worn in real life scenarios.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Her gray scarf coat worn over pleated white layers combined military and school uniforms, paying homage to young draftees in the Russian army.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
What keeps her grounded is the feedback from women who have actually worn the hair.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 May 2026
In the movie, Weaver gets decked out in an X-wing fighter jumpsuit – the legendary orange number worn by Hamill back in the day – and gets to pilot a starship.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The pin also has been increasingly worn by Venezuelan government officials, state television anchors, lawmakers and ruling party members since Maduro was removed from power in a stunning nighttime raid in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
According to luxury online resale platform Janefinds, the teeny-tiny piece was made to be worn as a necklace, crossbody or charm, but Kardashian decided to ditch the chainlink strap altogether for a more traditional look.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
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Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Gee, can't imagine why fans were tired of Mark Hamill towards the end!—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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All borrowing options will be exhausted by February, Fine said.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The starting quarterback competition is coming down to returning players Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall, as Jalon Daniels has exhausted his eligibility and Rice transfer Chase Jenkins recovers from an injury.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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As a result, economists have said these sanctions have eroded favorability toward the dollar from some of America’s adversaries.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Giuliani’s time in office was marked by a crackdown on crime, but race relations eroded as Giuliani defended the police against accusations of bias and brutality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The Golden Knights carried play for much of the first period, but Dostal stood tall in net to hold the Ducks in it.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The opening up of the submission process for the category has been largely applauded by the international film community, especially dissident filmmakers at odds with their governments who never stood a stand chance of representing their countries.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Midway through the fourth quarter, there appeared perhaps the worst turnover sequence of all, Reaves having a layup blocked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Alex Caruso racing downcourt for an uncontested dunk while a clearly weary James walked behind him.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Yet the addendum makes DeVaux a little weary.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Once troopers arrived, Williams raised the firearm and pointed it toward police before Blanchette shot and killed her, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Israeli attacks have killed nearly four hundred people since April 16th and Israel’s forces have continued to destroy villages and consolidate territorial gains in southern Lebanon.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The girl buried her head into Blair, who rubbed circles on her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The savory chili-garlic oil rubbed on the baby eggplants make these an irresistible snack that are perfect light bites for all to enjoy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Those who don’t conform deserve punishment to show the public that unethical behavior is not tolerated.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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