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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
worn-out tourists heading back to their hotel after a hard day of sightseeing
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as in tattered
worn or torn into or as if into rags
used a worn-out T-shirt for dusting the furniture
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as in worn
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of worn-out
Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
Balenciaga, too, offered its takes on tailoring, opening its maze-like runway with slim, simple suits — some hand-creased, others worn-out — that felt less provocative than its usual offerings.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Most recently, my lack of preparation has left me with a minimal and worn-out rotation of winter travel clothes — a major dilemma, considering there are several weeks left of frigid temperatures ahead of me.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Look for Bait Spawns and Insect Hatches As the bass spawn wraps up, numerous shallow food sources become plentiful for the weary and worn-out bass coming off the beds.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
Right now his voice is worn-out just in time for a succession of financially unskippable tour dates.
—Marc Hogan, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2024
Revive Old Furniture: Give a new lease of life to old and worn-out furniture by applying a fresh coat of Chalk Mineral Paint.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Financial viability is actually a very tired and worn-out excuse.
—Hari Srinivasan, Fortune, 27 July 2023
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
In a video posted to TikTok account @sofetchcara on July 25, Cara's owner approached the puppy, who was lying outside in the garden, looking as though she was worn out from something.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Hickey / Getty Images Quarterback Daniel Jones had essentially worn out his welcome with the New York Giants by November of last year.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Old Age Sometimes, yellow monstera leaves are old and worn out from making food for the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The Guard may have worn out its welcome, but soldiers were still assigned to the region.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
You’ll likely be worn out, so opt for a casual spot for dinner.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The board, which was to be the cornerstone of our project, looked worn out and old, with visible scuffs and bent pins.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But faulty or worn-out tubes can result in water spewing onto sidewalks, Choltko explains.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
Balenciaga, too, offered its takes on tailoring, opening its maze-like runway with slim, simple suits — some hand-creased, others worn-out — that felt less provocative than its usual offerings.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Most recently, my lack of preparation has left me with a minimal and worn-out rotation of winter travel clothes — a major dilemma, considering there are several weeks left of frigid temperatures ahead of me.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Look for Bait Spawns and Insect Hatches As the bass spawn wraps up, numerous shallow food sources become plentiful for the weary and worn-out bass coming off the beds.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
Right now his voice is worn-out just in time for a succession of financially unskippable tour dates.
—Marc Hogan, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2024
Revive Old Furniture: Give a new lease of life to old and worn-out furniture by applying a fresh coat of Chalk Mineral Paint.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Financial viability is actually a very tired and worn-out excuse.
—Hari Srinivasan, Fortune, 27 July 2023
Verb
Replace any weather stripping that is torn, brittle, or worn out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
In a video posted to TikTok account @sofetchcara on July 25, Cara's owner approached the puppy, who was lying outside in the garden, looking as though she was worn out from something.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Hickey / Getty Images Quarterback Daniel Jones had essentially worn out his welcome with the New York Giants by November of last year.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Old Age Sometimes, yellow monstera leaves are old and worn out from making food for the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The Guard may have worn out its welcome, but soldiers were still assigned to the region.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
You’ll likely be worn out, so opt for a casual spot for dinner.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The board, which was to be the cornerstone of our project, looked worn out and old, with visible scuffs and bent pins.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn-out
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
Adjective
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In the artwork, the 29-year-old is wearing a tattered white gown and a bright yellow parachute that is caught in a tree with a serene, blue sky in the background.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The emperor died immediately, and afterward his assassins dragged his tattered remains through the streets of Haiti’s future capital.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Repairability is embedded in its design philosophy and services, ensuring jeans can be easily repaired and worn for longer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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If your teen is looking more tired than usual or frequently talks about feeling exhausted, start a conversation with them about the quality of their sleep.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Grants are then funded, starting from the top-scoring grant and proceeding down the list, until the budget is exhausted.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The architecture matches the vibe; there's bloodlust in the air and even among the ragged fans who camp along the road outside.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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But what really won the people over is the intensely conditioning formula that transforms dry, ragged cuticles with a potent blend of black algae, açai berry, and black caviar extract.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recruitment flyers featuring the words engraved on the bullet casings of the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk were reportedly distributed and hung around Georgetown University‘s campus.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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After the Antioch School shooting in January 2025, Nashville's school district said that a new AI weapons detection system, called Omnilert, failed to detect the gun used by an assailant who shot and killed two students.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Audience members and commissioners grew weary.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 1975, Elvis was a faded star in Vegas and Robert Johnson was just another obscure dead bluesman.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Williams, in a faded plaid shirt, gray hair sprouting from under a John Deere hat, paced.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Worn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn-out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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