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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2
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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
Even used party supplies like hats and headbands are perfect for decorating your New Year’s tree all over again next year.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
The Boeing 747 jets used as Air Force One have been in service for more than 35 years.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The two companies will use the biofuel UCOME, which stands for used cooking oil methyl ester, as an alternative to traditional fuels.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
Even used party supplies like hats and headbands are perfect for decorating your New Year’s tree all over again next year.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
Vegetable Pasta While not technically pasta, vegetable noodles like zucchini noodles (zoodles), butternut squash noodles, or spaghetti squash can be used as a low-carb alternative to pasta in some dishes, providing a healthier option that won’t spike blood sugar.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
The Boeing 747 jets used as Air Force One have been in service for more than 35 years.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for used
Adjective
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Fortunately, Fowler was accustomed to meeting impossible deadlines.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The demands of the role arrived at a moment when Grande was already accustomed to being watched — and judged — from every angle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the United Kingdom, fashion consumption utilized 30,258 square kilometers of land, or roughly the same size as Belgium, in parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Noem said the officer involved was struck by the vehicle and transported to a hospital, where he was treated and later released.—
Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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All three workers were taken to Wheeling Hospital to be treated for their injuries.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Recent research indicates builders exploited natural limestone stratification and used ropes and manpower to move pillars short distances.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of people have posted concerns on the social media platform Reddit, saying the twins are being exploited and demanding action.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Four of the candidates appeared on the November ballot, one previously applied for an interim position, and the remaining candidate, an independent, has an unclear political background in a city where being Republican is almost essential to run for office.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The commission also emphasized that Verizon’s stricter unlocking obligations never applied industry-wide.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Warren arrived at Boise State in 2022 and spent four seasons with the Broncos, having previously served as the head coach of the Big Sky’s Southern Utah for six seasons.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The department has said the release of the files was delayed by redactions required to protect the identities of those who were abused.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tobin became an early advocate for establishing regulatory thresholds to distinguish intentional administration from environmental exposure to drugs commonly abused by humans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This heightened focus is prompting enterprises to rethink where AI is developed, how data is stored and employed, which chips are used, and who controls the infrastructure.—
Costi Perricos,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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For comparison, hourly pay ranged from $350 to $650 for lawyers employed by Connecticut at the governor’s and attorney general’s offices.—
Josie Reich,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Used.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/used. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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