as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
she was feeling very worn after a long day at work
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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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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
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
One Connecticut store owner offers new wedding dresses, but also gently worn wedding dresses, mother of the bride dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and many other items a couple might need for the nuptial day, said Lisa Antonecchia.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Ava Phillippe tapped into the Ralph Lauren aesthetic with rugged dark wash shirt and jeans, pulled together with worn-in brown leather accessories and jacket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
But while no amount of tinkering will change the outcome of the season, Saturday felt like more evidence that new faces are needed to change the dynamics of the squad, to lift the players who have shown improvements of late but who remain worn down by a dismal run that now stretches back 10 months.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The best of the bunch includes on-trend styles—think cigarette jeans and high-rise flares—along with a pair of Oprah-worn, viral sweatpant jeans.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Duma added that preliminary findings have suggested the truck was traveling illegally with worn tires.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The piece feels considered rather than seasonal, designed to be lived with over time instead of worn once and replaced.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The lengths were styled straight and worn long, flowing down to mid-back.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
It was worn by Jay Buhner and Craig McMurty.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The helmet was worn by the 27-year-old during a Winter Olympics skeleton training session in Cortina d’Ampezzo on Monday.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Designed to be worn from head to toe, the formula layers seamlessly—leaving skin and hair lightly scented with the brand’s signature almond profile.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Suits worn by Jordan, which are on display, were made from wool.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
His Fred Flintstone and Animal (from the Muppets) costumes worn during past pregame tunnel walks leap to mind.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Can ski socks be worn for other activities?
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The look was reminiscent of the frock worn by Monroe on the cover of Life magazine in April 1952.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Giving a worn accessory new life brings a sense of satisfaction while keeping it out of the landfill.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
One Connecticut store owner offers new wedding dresses, but also gently worn wedding dresses, mother of the bride dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and many other items a couple might need for the nuptial day, said Lisa Antonecchia.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Ava Phillippe tapped into the Ralph Lauren aesthetic with rugged dark wash shirt and jeans, pulled together with worn-in brown leather accessories and jacket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
But while no amount of tinkering will change the outcome of the season, Saturday felt like more evidence that new faces are needed to change the dynamics of the squad, to lift the players who have shown improvements of late but who remain worn down by a dismal run that now stretches back 10 months.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The best of the bunch includes on-trend styles—think cigarette jeans and high-rise flares—along with a pair of Oprah-worn, viral sweatpant jeans.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Duma added that preliminary findings have suggested the truck was traveling illegally with worn tires.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The piece feels considered rather than seasonal, designed to be lived with over time instead of worn once and replaced.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The lengths were styled straight and worn long, flowing down to mid-back.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pavas were often worn by jibaros, which were rural residents who worked on the island as self-subsistence farmers.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
It was worn by Jay Buhner and Craig McMurty.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The helmet was worn by the 27-year-old during a Winter Olympics skeleton training session in Cortina d’Ampezzo on Monday.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Designed to be worn from head to toe, the formula layers seamlessly—leaving skin and hair lightly scented with the brand’s signature almond profile.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Suits worn by Jordan, which are on display, were made from wool.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
His Fred Flintstone and Animal (from the Muppets) costumes worn during past pregame tunnel walks leap to mind.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Can ski socks be worn for other activities?
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The look was reminiscent of the frock worn by Monroe on the cover of Life magazine in April 1952.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn
Adjective
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While a few icons have grown tired (like the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and Eden Roc Miami Beach, missing from this list), several have recently poured money into renovations, including the Mayfair House and Gardens; Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, which just reopened; and the Delano Miami.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bell remembered during the Stars on Ice tour in 2022 when the skaters rolled into a new city, tired, groggy and sore from the long bus ride, Liu, dressed in a baggy hoodie and billowing sweatpants, could go on the ice and throw perfect jumps without warning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the district exhausted its avenues for appeals since Morath’s initial warning last May, state officials have collected applications for board of managers and superintendent candidates.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two children stood to inherit $5 million apiece from him, according to Reuters.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Christian sang, Brown stood nearby, visibly emotional, watching his son take centre stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The medley for winter-weary Americans has included everything from aching backs from shoveling to sore throats to frozen noses.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The mascara, previously available only in black, holds up through long days spent staring at a screen, the occasional weary eye rub, and (believe it or not) raucous weddings.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pike was killed by head and neck trauma and was from Stamford, Connecticut, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue told the outlet.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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After Renee Good was shot and killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent in Minneapolis, Peak said more than 1,200 protested in the northwest Valley with just two days' notice.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Johnson sighed and rubbed a hand over her head in relief.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Diners here can feast upon things like duck fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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County Supervisor Janet Nguyen said Do’s disbarment serves to show the public that government corruption will not be tolerated.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Its approval came after a 12-month safety study that found the drug had no serious side effects and was both safe and well tolerated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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