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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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2
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
Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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
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
If your workwear drawer is filled with old, worn out clothes, now’s the time to gear up.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn-out
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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Bradley said that, from the Chamber’s perspective, employers are sick and tired of scrounging for talent.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The archangel of trendy-casual walkaroundfits (new word, please spread around) just stepped out in hip-hugging bootcut jeans, a loose and intentionally tattered white T-shirt, a gold pendant necklace, and dark sunglasses, an easy all-American look for a morning on the go.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 Oct. 2025
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Looking ahead, this is an ideal top for layering under other sweaters or worn on its own during holiday parties and weekend plans.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The glasses feature a small controller worn in the delivery vest that contains operational controls, a swappable battery ensuring all-day use, and a dedicated emergency button to reach emergency services along their routes if needed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Which, it should be pointed out, had to be fairly exhausted at that point.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Outside the courthouse following his victory, Sussman sounded exhausted.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her once ragged fur transformed.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, a horde of ragged, bloodied creatures appear, their feet shuffling along the pavement, their hollow eyes locked on fleeing figures ahead.—
Tom Duszynski,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s no due process here, either; the three triumvirs don’t get their hands dirty, their decisions can’t be appealed, and there’s no public process by which those to be killed will be identified before the decision is final.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Five people were killed and one was injured in five vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads from Saturday through Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If the weather’s not quite suited for alfresco hangs, a subterranean level has an indoor pool, plus a sauna for relaxing your weary muscles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sandler in particular is already generating Oscars hype with his performance as Clooney’s weary, longtime manager, Ron.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her long blond ends drew a stark contrast to her faded brown roots, which were parted down the middle and brushed up in the back.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The faded colors and distressed pattern give the rug an always-been-here feel and lend a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to the space.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Worn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn-out. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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