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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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The reel was shrunken through age and frayed, but otherwise in remarkable condition for something stashed in sun-heated attics for years.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

But the dalliance frayed after widespread antigovernment protests in 2011 drew the Kremlin’s attention to the reach of blogs and social-media platforms that opposition leaders like Alexei Navalny used to rally supporters and expose corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Amid the unease, Indian IT giants have sought to calm frayed nerves, saying the fears are overblown.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The week immediately before the attacks, as diplomacy frayed, Iranian exports were back at their normal levels.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

The straps that had suspended the shark from the hoist had been sliced and frayed.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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