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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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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
Jason Fried, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2026
Palestinians have long called for mobile homes and caravans to be allowed in to protect them against living in impractical and worn-out tents.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
By contrast, the U.S. Air Force has only 16 serviceable AWACS, and these are the nearly obsolete and badly worn-out E-3G Sentry.
—Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
But faulty or worn-out tubes can result in water spewing onto sidewalks, Choltko explains.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
How cancer starts Cells produce more cells to grow, replace older or worn-out cells or to repair damaged tissues.
—Julie Phillippi, The Conversation, 21 July 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
Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
If any of the items are rusted, cracked, or worn out, now is a good time to replace them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Pew Research Center polling said just over half of Americans feel worn out by news.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To reinvigorate Kerr, who has appeared worn out at times this season, and who is working without a contract extension.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
He was worn out from that camp.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Similar robotics companies have already worn out their welcome in other US cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, as their delivery bots hog sidewalks, injure residents, and rampage through gardens.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026
By the time that question is posed, however, the device has worn out its welcome, reiterating the basic fact of the academic’s desire over and over again without complications or narrative advancement.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
After this weekend, when the Producers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild hand out their highly predictive precursors, the final shape of the Oscar race should be (reasonably) clear — and nominees worn out by months of campaigning will be breathing a sigh of relief.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Rentals tend to be shabby and worn-out, so choosing a home with the latest and greatest felt like a way to make the experience hassle-free.
—Jason Fried, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2026
Palestinians have long called for mobile homes and caravans to be allowed in to protect them against living in impractical and worn-out tents.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
By contrast, the U.S. Air Force has only 16 serviceable AWACS, and these are the nearly obsolete and badly worn-out E-3G Sentry.
—Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
But faulty or worn-out tubes can result in water spewing onto sidewalks, Choltko explains.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
How cancer starts Cells produce more cells to grow, replace older or worn-out cells or to repair damaged tissues.
—Julie Phillippi, The Conversation, 21 July 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
Verb
We were both worn out from work, so were looking for somewhere close and cozy.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
If any of the items are rusted, cracked, or worn out, now is a good time to replace them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Pew Research Center polling said just over half of Americans feel worn out by news.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To reinvigorate Kerr, who has appeared worn out at times this season, and who is working without a contract extension.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
He was worn out from that camp.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Similar robotics companies have already worn out their welcome in other US cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, as their delivery bots hog sidewalks, injure residents, and rampage through gardens.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026
By the time that question is posed, however, the device has worn out its welcome, reiterating the basic fact of the academic’s desire over and over again without complications or narrative advancement.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
After this weekend, when the Producers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild hand out their highly predictive precursors, the final shape of the Oscar race should be (reasonably) clear — and nominees worn out by months of campaigning will be breathing a sigh of relief.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn-out
Adjective
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For homeowners tired of robotic mowers that demand nearly as much effort as traditional ones, the K1 is a genuine upgrade.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Susan Collins is an anemic and tired candidate.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For Chicago, the shocking crimes are noteworthy contributors to its tattered national reputation — fair or not — for being unsafe and for criminal-justice policies perceived as being concerned more with the rights of those accused than the interests of those victimized.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Untrained soldiers were shoeless and wore tattered clothes.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Throughout the ballpark, Padres jerseys far outnumbered those worn in support of the opposing Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Crew-13 mission patch includes visual nods to the insignia worn by Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert in April 1970.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Feeling a little funky, exhausted or sore can happen for a number of reasons, including perimenopause and menopause.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tranquility notwithstanding, Suriel was exhausted.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If the edges look ragged with tan or white tips, your mower blade is at fault.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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So, the books around it sparkle on the shelf, and this book alone is old and ragged.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Berry was taken from a Fort Lauderdale bowling alley, killed and dumped in a Davie canal.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After four consecutive years of long springs stretching into summer, Connor McDavid and his teammates have looked weary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Annie is battle weary this season.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jenner opted to wear a pair of faded yellow jeans, a Guizio white tank top and a belly chain.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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For the second time in a week, the Dodgers made a minor-league acquisition of a faded pitching prospect with impressive velocity but poor control.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Worn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn-out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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