Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn (away)
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Economists generally have calculated that whatever economic growth could be ascribed to the change would be washed out by the revenue loss from inflation-indexing only new purchases, and utterly swamped by the cost of indexing all holdings, past and future.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Blizzards buried parts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota while torrential rains flooded homes and washed out roads in Hawaii.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Billions in valuation have eroded since last summer’s peak, even as the new pilot program offers a faster route to limited operations.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The judge said the government has undermined its history of recognizing the importance of involving independent experts in setting the national public health agenda.—
Lena H. Sun,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iran undermined the documentation of the tragedy.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, since mid-December, Chris’s health has deteriorated, prompting a letter from a doctor explaining why Chris should be released on bail, Tsunogae said.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Never whined, even as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s play deteriorated last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Israel significantly weakened the organization in military strikes and assassinations throughout late 2024.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Democrats in Crespo’s northwest suburban district and Benton’s southwest suburban district are voting for representatives whose ability to make a difference in the Capitol has been significantly weakened due to internal party politics.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Gone, too, is the heavy law enforcement presence that for days scoured every square inch of Nancy Guthrie’s property, which spans thousands of square feet.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 20-year-old has scoured candidate websites but been frustrated by social media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while ability impaired (DWAI), a noncriminal traffic violation, in September 2024.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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After decades of yearning, Newcastle are still waiting, only this time for what’s next, with clarity impaired by a blizzard of matches (a European-high 49 games this season).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Worn (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn%20%28away%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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