Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn (away)
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Floodwaters washed out homes, damaged roads, submerged vehicles and threatened a major dam in northern Oahu over the weekend.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Too cool and you can look washed out.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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Governor Kathy Hochul's once-commanding lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman has eroded by half in three months, collapsing from 26 points in January to just 13 points, according to the latest Siena Research Institute poll.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The church’s conservative views on social issues including same-sex partnerships and women in leadership have eroded its relationships with more liberal iterations of the Anglican Communion, particularly in Britain and North America.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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For the Royals, the loss undermined a stellar performance from starting pitcher Michael Wacha.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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These institutions undermined themselves too.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kuo believes the question of unification will inevitably be resolved during Xi’s tenure, but is concerned Xi will opt for a more aggressive approach, such as a blockade or invasion, as relations between Beijing and Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party have deteriorated.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Narges was finally allowed a brief visit with her sister and two lawyers, who were alarmed at how rapidly her health had deteriorated.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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But, Scanlon noted, the budget was weakened by federal policy changes.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shipping and insurance costs, inflation and uncertainty are on the rise, and with currencies in developing countries now weakened, imports such as fuel and food are even more expensive for residents.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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To that end, AD recently scoured the country to find the prettiest college campuses in the United States, taking into consideration both architectural legacy and setting.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 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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Not once, not twice, but several times where clearly he has been impaired while driving.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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Legal Consequences and Safety Advice While driving laws vary by state, the FDA notes that operating a vehicle while impaired by medication—prescription or over‑the‑counter—can have similar legal consequences to driving under the influence of alcohol.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Worn (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn%20%28away%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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