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
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Clients may have no idea that the owner has begun to feel worn thin.
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Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Replacing worn linens can instantly make your home feel fresher and more organized.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Beyond your yard's appearance, a worn line can also reduce the efficiency and lifespan of your weed whacker by forcing the tool to work harder.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable.
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Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Verstappen, struggling on worn rubber, finally pitted on Lap 49 of 71 but could never quite catch Russell, eventually turning his attention to holding off Antonelli for second.
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Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Thrift stores are looking for gently worn items in good condition, so inspect each garment before donating a pile of old summer clothes.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Meghan also frequently wears pieces of Diana’s jewelry, from her gold Cartier bracelet to a diamond tennis bracelet, an aquamarine ring (perhaps most famously worn to her 2018 wedding reception), butterfly earrings, and a diamond cross on a gold chain.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Although the country's flag is red and white, the team has worn shades of blue since the 1930s, according to reports.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Interestingly enough, this does not seem to be the only time that McConaughey has worn the royal blue suit.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The strapless look was previously worn by Reese Witherspoon at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Unlike shorter styles, which can feel trend-dependent or best suited for off-duty plans, Bermuda shorts seamlessly adapt to a variety of aesthetics, and can be worn to a plethora of occasions.
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Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
However, items saved by survivors or plucked from the water by rescuers can be sold and often fetch big sums — a life jacket worn by a passenger sold for just over $900,000 in April while a gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued the survivors sold for nearly $2 million in 2024.
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Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The cool thing about it is that it can be worn for a few hours or overnight, and your skin will be nothing short of velvet soft and bouncy post-application.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Lost Pattern focuses on highly stylish scarves manufactured from 100% silk in New York City, several of which have been worn by the likes of Drew Barrymore and Halle Berry.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Clients may have no idea that the owner has begun to feel worn thin.
—
Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Replacing worn linens can instantly make your home feel fresher and more organized.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Beyond your yard's appearance, a worn line can also reduce the efficiency and lifespan of your weed whacker by forcing the tool to work harder.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable.
—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Verstappen, struggling on worn rubber, finally pitted on Lap 49 of 71 but could never quite catch Russell, eventually turning his attention to holding off Antonelli for second.
—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Thrift stores are looking for gently worn items in good condition, so inspect each garment before donating a pile of old summer clothes.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Meghan also frequently wears pieces of Diana’s jewelry, from her gold Cartier bracelet to a diamond tennis bracelet, an aquamarine ring (perhaps most famously worn to her 2018 wedding reception), butterfly earrings, and a diamond cross on a gold chain.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Verb
The yellow wasn’t just worn by fans cheering Colombia, as Ghana supporters also have that color.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Although the country's flag is red and white, the team has worn shades of blue since the 1930s, according to reports.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Interestingly enough, this does not seem to be the only time that McConaughey has worn the royal blue suit.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The strapless look was previously worn by Reese Witherspoon at the 2014 Met Gala.
—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Unlike shorter styles, which can feel trend-dependent or best suited for off-duty plans, Bermuda shorts seamlessly adapt to a variety of aesthetics, and can be worn to a plethora of occasions.
—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
However, items saved by survivors or plucked from the water by rescuers can be sold and often fetch big sums — a life jacket worn by a passenger sold for just over $900,000 in April while a gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued the survivors sold for nearly $2 million in 2024.
—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The cool thing about it is that it can be worn for a few hours or overnight, and your skin will be nothing short of velvet soft and bouncy post-application.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Lost Pattern focuses on highly stylish scarves manufactured from 100% silk in New York City, several of which have been worn by the likes of Drew Barrymore and Halle Berry.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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Depredation occurs when a shark steals an angler’s catch off their line, and Florida’s fishers are tired of it.
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Pugh is tired of seeing her mom suffer by no fault of her own.
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In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).
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For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
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Fierce domestic competition has eroded its footprint in China, one of its most important markets.
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Moscow says the strike was retaliation for Ukraine’s 40-day campaign on Russian oil refineries and supply lines, which has fueled shortages, hit Crimea and eroded battlefield momentum.
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On a recent afternoon outside the temple in central Kerala, Raman stood motionless as two children played, giggling and hugging its trunk.
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By the start of the new millennium, with China only beginning its rise, there stood just a single superpower in the world.
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And ever since, ships full of travelers, weary from long journeys, have passed through the narrows, the winds of the Atlantic at their backs.
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As America turns 250, the semiquincentennial feels like a dud — a far cry from 1976’s bicentennial blowout, when pop culture and communal celebrations united a weary nation.
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Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
Verb
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Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
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Flores says this helps prevent dirt and debris from being rubbed into and scratching the surface during the cleaning process.
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Manaker mentions that calcium bisglycinate is a chelated form that tends to be well tolerated, even among people who’ve had difficulty with other types.
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In clinics in Boston and California, the drug was well tolerated.
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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