as in accustomed
being in the habit or custom
my grandmother has spent her whole life on the farm and is used to working hard
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as in utilized
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in exploited
to take unfair advantage of
I was paying for everything on our little outing, and I was starting to feel like I was being used
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Recent Examples of used
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the store has culled most of its used books, Aragon-Shafi plans to still sell some of the used and rare inventory that West Side was first known for.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Upping the ante, Doel recently made a battery pack powered by used vapes that’s capable of providing enough energy to power his home workshop.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the store has culled most of its used books, Aragon-Shafi plans to still sell some of the used and rare inventory that West Side was first known for.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
The score was waved off, however, after the referee ruled that Curs had used her had to move the ball to Day.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for used
Adjective
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While women have grown accustomed to restrictive undergarments, comfort should be viewed as a fundamental part of daily health.—
Malana VanTyler
March 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Aurora Central Catholic’s Olivia Lujano has grown accustomed to getting her way.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Toronto utilized Varland as a traditional setup man at times last year, then as an early-game stopper in the postseason.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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His previous installations have been exhibited at MOCA Bangkok, W1 London and TODA Dubai, and have utilized technology including Samsung’s the Wall display system and Acoustic Avant Garde sound equipment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Austin says his mother was treated even more brutally.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The letter specified some examples of how religious expression in public schools should be treated the same as secular expression.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The same elements—lack of lighting, cell phone service, and CCTV—that make a place enticing for outdoor enthusiasts are easily exploited by criminals.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Although the machines aren't connected to the internet, an examination found software vulnerabilities that could be exploited if someone gained physical access.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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His aides and allies contend there is a double standard applied to the city’s first Muslim mayor and one of the most prominent Muslims in politics, arguing much of the criticism against them is manufactured and driven by Islamophobia.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Both deodorants and antiperspirants are applied to the underarms and work to reduce body odor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Korda served for the match at 5-4 in the second, but Alcaraz rallied by winning five consecutive games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Hunter Mense, the Giants’ new hitting coach, served as the Blue Jays’ minor-league hitting coordinator from 2019-22 before joining the major-league staff as an assistant hitting coach from 2022-25.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In addition to accusations Chávez abused minors and women, his longtime ally Dolores Huerta accused Chávez of assaulting her, too.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The House will vote on a bill requiring Congress to pass a balanced budget and another allowing for the deportation of immigrants found to have abused public assistance programs.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jovanovic was employed part-time by the Valparaiso Police Department as a civilian employee as a crossing guard, filling in at different schools as needed, Valparaiso Police said.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Do is serving a five-year federal prison sentence for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to direct his share of the COVID funds to certain charities, primarily one that employed his daughter, Rhiannon.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Used.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/used. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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