Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn (away)
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The gel can be put on the scalp before a chemotherapy infusion and washed out after the infusion is complete, reports Kristen Jordan Shamus.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Flash flooding occurred in other parts of the Southwest as the heaviest downpours dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain in around an hour for some spots, causing some roads to be washed out and anything in the way of rushing floodwaters to be swept away.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Some of that was out of Gibson’s control as the Ducks’ defense eroded in front of him.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In order to increase the number of intakes, Carney — who inherited eroded public support for mass immigration — will have to restore public confidence in the system and rebuild consensus around welcoming newcomers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The president has publicly floated the idea of removing him, arguing that higher borrowing costs threatened economic growth and undermined his administration’s policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some political scientists see a pattern that suggests American democracy is being undermined in real time.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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But internal emails, police reports and interviews with current and former Division of Youth Services staff members show leadership grew increasingly worried as safety conditions deteriorated inside the Golden campus.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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The scene deteriorated further when Grosjean failed to emerge from the wreck.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Humberto weakened slightly to a high-end Category 4 hurricane Sunday morning.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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So while the law still technically exists in Texas, its enforcement has been weakened.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Drones, a swift water team, cadaver dogs and GoPros punctured the peace in the tranquil and majestic mountains and triggered a closure of the Enchantments, an area popular for backcountry hiking and camping, as law enforcement scoured the forest for any signs of the bearded Army veteran.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Murphy had help, as her two friends scoured the area by her side (iPhone flashlights in hand).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Army’s land components are similarly impaired by anemic enlistment figures and obsolete technology.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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When the flagellum is malformed or its movement is impaired, the sperm cannot travel efficiently, leading to male infertility.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Worn (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn%20%28away%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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