as in spent
to make complete use of
we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles
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Recent Examples of used up
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
But the widening expanse of single-family homes on large lots has used up the reach of the region’s sewer systems, attendees agreed.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
New soil mixes often have fertilizer in them that leaches out and is used up by the plants over the course of the growing season.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Ruben Amorim’s dogmatic approach must change Whatever credit Amorim had in the bank has been rapidly used up and his dogmatic devotion to his preferred 3-4-3 formation is starting to grate on many.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Blockbusters for Mason Miller, Dylan Cease, and Juan Soto used up a lot of prospect capital.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
In some data centers, the water is used up in the cooling process.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
While studies have used up to 2 grams of ginger daily, speak with your healthcare provider to ensure safe usage for you.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
The New York Mets were hot on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves – so much so that the crew at Citi Field used up all of its pyro for the home run theatrics.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Owing to the complexity and costs involved, many used up batteries are simply sent to landfills.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
But the widening expanse of single-family homes on large lots has used up the reach of the region’s sewer systems, attendees agreed.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
New soil mixes often have fertilizer in them that leaches out and is used up by the plants over the course of the growing season.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Ruben Amorim’s dogmatic approach must change Whatever credit Amorim had in the bank has been rapidly used up and his dogmatic devotion to his preferred 3-4-3 formation is starting to grate on many.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Blockbusters for Mason Miller, Dylan Cease, and Juan Soto used up a lot of prospect capital.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
In some data centers, the water is used up in the cooling process.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
While studies have used up to 2 grams of ginger daily, speak with your healthcare provider to ensure safe usage for you.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
The New York Mets were hot on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves – so much so that the crew at Citi Field used up all of its pyro for the home run theatrics.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for used up
Verb
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There are people in this world who exchange birthday gifts with their manicurist, and then there are those who have spent many solitary hours mastering the art of the at-home manicure.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liberatore previously spent almost nine years at Airbnb, and before that worked in senior finance roles at SquareTrade, eBay and PayPal.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The water and food animals consumed left a chemical signature in their bones, which provided researchers with a key to their origin.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Texans were up 28-21, and Keller had exhausted all of its timeouts.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Defense lawyers could still file appeals, but once those challenges are exhausted, the ruling becomes final and any prison terms can be enforced.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The team meticulously marks, measures, and photographs each crater and depression, all the while brushing off questions from villagers befuddled by the interest in this barren, untillable plot of land.—
Kathleen McLaughlin,
Science | AAAS,
21 June 2017
Verb
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Whatever drama Wednesday’s game might have held was mostly drained away by the end of the second inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once drained, cut into 1-inch cubes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Indiana Fever got back in the win column on Friday to keep their playoff hopes alive — despite their depleted roster.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When connected to a compatible fast charger, the depleted 10 Pro reached a 26% charge in 15 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 1 hour and 35 minutes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Victor’s Botafogo team-mate Cuiabano — a 22-year-old left-back or winger who was undergoing his medical as a frustrating afternoon played out — is expected to be confirmed as summer signing number 10 today.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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The extraordinary drama played out overnight on a holiday weekend and vaulted from tarmacs in Texas to a courtroom in Washington.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Used up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/used%20up. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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