worn (away)

Definition of worn (away)next
past participle of wear (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worn (away)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • For the Royals, the loss undermined a stellar performance from starting pitcher Michael Wacha.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • These institutions undermined themselves too.
    Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Conspicuous cracks had developed along the building’s outside walls as exterior stucco deteriorated.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Market deterioration Markets have deteriorated over the past few days.
    Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But, Scanlon noted, the budget was weakened by federal policy changes.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • The 20-year-old has scoured candidate websites but been frustrated by social media.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Nevertheless, authorities at the scene determined that Woods was impaired at the time of the crash.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Technical difficulties impaired Hopkins’ ability to follow the proceedings.
    JC Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Worn (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worn%20%28away%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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