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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
For his battle-worn, brooding rendition of the heroic outlaw in the A24 film, the Les Misérables actor shows off a long gray beard paired with silver locks—a far cry from other Robin Hoods portrayed by actors like Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Russell Crowe.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Cuoco also shared photos of her beehive 'do alongside more images of Aniston’s hairstyle and outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The cream colored coat was from Fiona Clare Aldridge, another previously worn design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Well-worn, patinaed pieces lend an easy warmth to a home, fostering a sense that the room’s decor has been thoughtfully collected over time—even if the house is brand new.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Deinert is 38, in a thick, worn hoodie, his brown hair cut short.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Lululemon’s celeb-worn, TikTok viral Everywhere Belt Bag is quite literally everywhere—and for good reason.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
The company notes that the tool does not address every form of abuse, such as wardrobing, when customers return worn items.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
In the sister-sister pic, Kidman’s strawberry-blonde hair is parted in the center and worn in long ringlets down her back, looking gorgeous against her chartreuse lace dress and delicate pink blush and lipstick.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Jan. 2026
And Sauphia has been our head coach at home for so long, and she’s worn so many hats.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The red t-shirts worn by the chefs hide no biceps.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The style is right on par with this season’s funnel-neck windbreaker trend that’s been worn by stars like Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and Charli XCX.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
In the fall of 1987, Ronald Reagan was president, Bon Jovi was the breakthrough band of the year, and mullets were still worn without irony by people who were not country musicians.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
It can be worn during cold-weather hikes, long travel days, sightseeing excursions, and everything in between, since the snug fit is incredibly flattering and versatile.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Johnson’s own tone has hardened as the week has worn on.
—Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Those qualities align with the ever-growing vintage denim market, and denim mills’ and brands’ quest to recreate worn effects.
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This black dress was particularly designed to be worn in the moonlight.
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The first turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a 59-yard score when Achane burst through a tired, and seemingly defeated Buffalo defensive front and outsprinted the Bills’ entire secondary to the end zone.—
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But that feels like a tired, outdated characterisation.—
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Wilson’s departure leaves Mizzou without both of its starting edge rushers from last season, as Zion Young exhausted his eligibility.—
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Back and forth, back and forth, until both are exhausted.—
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But police-reform advocates say the momentum for change after Floyd’s death has stalled — and in some cases reversed — as transparency by law-enforcement agencies across the Bay Area and the nation has steadily eroded.—
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Consumers have remained reluctant to spend amid an uncertain employment outlook and a prolonged property crisis that has eroded household wealth.—
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Team Russia and Kamila Valieva, who was 15 at the time, stood above them with their gold medals.—
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His tragic death took away valuable time with his grandchildren, but what John stood for will stand for generations to come.—
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The waiting room is already over-flowing with bloodied, weary, apparently horrifically smelling patients.—
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The film follows a weary delivery driver with months to live who saves a brilliant but troubled teenage girl.—
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
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Several districts in Kyiv were hit in the attack and an emergency medical aid worker was among those killed, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.—
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Bulldog or border collie, barking or getting its belly rubbed, a dog can be many things while still remaining a dog.—
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William and Kate being so involved in what happened with Andrew reportedly rubbed Queen Camilla the wrong way.—
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In clinical trials, maca root has been described as safe and generally well-tolerated.—
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Let this be a warning that no attack on the exercise of religion — regardless of faith — will be tolerated in the Western District of Kentucky.—
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“Worn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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