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 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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Ella Dalton and Luna Yohannan, on the other hand, had their natural curls enhanced with the Curl Manifesto line and worn as is.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
The leather on the shoes appears to be slightly decayed, worn, cracked and brittle, while the laces and midsole are stained, giving a distressed, lived-in effect.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The diadem – a jeweled headpiece worn by royalty – features 24 Ceylon sapphires and 1,083 diamonds that can be detached and worn as brooches, according to the Louvre.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Reddit threads dissect what’s real and what’s not, cataloging whether a timepiece is authentic, era-appropriate, or even properly worn.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
By the end of the summer my catalogs were tattered and worn.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
This season, denim is not just worn—it’s felt.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Completing the collection, the Delta Slingbag ($3,400) can be worn across the chest or over the shoulder and has a large zipped compartment for your wallet, keys, and phone.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
It can be worn during cold-weather hikes, long travel days, sightseeing excursions, and everything in between, since the snug fit is incredibly flattering and versatile.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Snag a base layer like this long-sleeve breathable T-shirt, which can easily be worn under jackets and sweaters.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
With McMillen’s styling, the actress has worn pieces from Simone Rocha to Zuhair Murad, Givenchy and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Johnson’s own tone has hardened as the week has worn on.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Researchers have developed a new type of textile that can adjust its aerodynamic properties while worn on the body.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2025
Lady Gaga has worn the habit in music videos and on tour, while designers including Rick Owens have frequently played with the cloth caps’ austere form.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
As Van Daley adds, guests will clock worn or saggy cushions right away.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Ella Dalton and Luna Yohannan, on the other hand, had their natural curls enhanced with the Curl Manifesto line and worn as is.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
The leather on the shoes appears to be slightly decayed, worn, cracked and brittle, while the laces and midsole are stained, giving a distressed, lived-in effect.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The diadem – a jeweled headpiece worn by royalty – features 24 Ceylon sapphires and 1,083 diamonds that can be detached and worn as brooches, according to the Louvre.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Reddit threads dissect what’s real and what’s not, cataloging whether a timepiece is authentic, era-appropriate, or even properly worn.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
By the end of the summer my catalogs were tattered and worn.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
This season, denim is not just worn—it’s felt.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the fall of 1987, Ronald Reagan was president, Bon Jovi was the breakthrough band of the year, and mullets were still worn without irony by people who were not country musicians.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Completing the collection, the Delta Slingbag ($3,400) can be worn across the chest or over the shoulder and has a large zipped compartment for your wallet, keys, and phone.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
It can be worn during cold-weather hikes, long travel days, sightseeing excursions, and everything in between, since the snug fit is incredibly flattering and versatile.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Snag a base layer like this long-sleeve breathable T-shirt, which can easily be worn under jackets and sweaters.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
With McMillen’s styling, the actress has worn pieces from Simone Rocha to Zuhair Murad, Givenchy and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Johnson’s own tone has hardened as the week has worn on.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Researchers have developed a new type of textile that can adjust its aerodynamic properties while worn on the body.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2025
Lady Gaga has worn the habit in music videos and on tour, while designers including Rick Owens have frequently played with the cloth caps’ austere form.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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Stein conducted experiments under James’s supervision, but quickly tired of studying her subjects’ responses and preferred talking with them and tracking their characters.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After all avenues have been exhausted for finding out who these people are, the chief medical examiner of Alexandroupoli calls the chief imam of Sidiro, which is a Muslim Greek village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lakshmi, who spent nearly 17 years hosting and executive-producing Top Chef before stepping down in 2023, was, understandably, exhausted by the format.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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In particular, the city’s stormwater system is failing as pipes have eroded and caused sinkholes to pop up in some parts of the city.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the Court’s authority itself has been eroded by years of partisan battles.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Protests surround store opening As customers first entered the new Shein store on Wednesday, riot police officers stood watch.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The original downtown Detroit space stood for more than 30 years but closed more than a decade ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The show is a humorous, achingly accurate portrayal of two weary immigrant women who’ve seen the shiny promise of a better life wear off quick.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, most inflation-weary Americans are upset with the economy because the cumulative effect of higher prices have been wreaking havoc on the economy for the past five years – not because of tariffs, specifically.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tens of thousands of people have been killed throughout the conflict.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The recent floods in central Vietnam killed at least 13 people, inundated over 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops, according to the government’s disaster agency, reported by Reuters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes, Nat told me, Christian had rubbed some of the estrogen jelly into his skin.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her words rubbed viewers and other contestants the wrong way, prompting a spat with fellow contestant Debbie.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jonah also organized an event in which 600 students formed a giant heart on the school field, an image in direct contrast to the swastika, sending a message that hate will not be tolerated.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Violent behavior towards officers or others, or destructive behavior towards local businesses, will absolutely not be tolerated.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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