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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
James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
This capital was produced in the past and is intended to continue to produce over time, rather than being used up to meet immediate needs.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In the Middle East conflicts of 2025, most estimates have it that nearly a quarter of the stocks of the Army’s high-altitude interceptor, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile, were consumed; a comparable number may have been used up in the current conflict.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Linda Bilmes, a Harvard expert on the cost of wars, told me that the United States used up more than 20% of its entire worldwide stockpile of THAAD interceptors last year defending Israel during the 12-day war with Iran.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Studies have used up to 1,500 mg per day for six months without serious issues.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
That operation closed in late 2015, when the company used up the last of the slag.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
By extending the life cycle of creative equipment, MPB actively reduces waste and the carbon footprint of the photo and video industry — proving that used doesn’t mean used up.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Sliced avocado will not last as long as a half and should be used up within a day.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Their missiles are just about used up or beaten.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
This capital was produced in the past and is intended to continue to produce over time, rather than being used up to meet immediate needs.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In the Middle East conflicts of 2025, most estimates have it that nearly a quarter of the stocks of the Army’s high-altitude interceptor, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile, were consumed; a comparable number may have been used up in the current conflict.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Linda Bilmes, a Harvard expert on the cost of wars, told me that the United States used up more than 20% of its entire worldwide stockpile of THAAD interceptors last year defending Israel during the 12-day war with Iran.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Studies have used up to 1,500 mg per day for six months without serious issues.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
That operation closed in late 2015, when the company used up the last of the slag.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
By extending the life cycle of creative equipment, MPB actively reduces waste and the carbon footprint of the photo and video industry — proving that used doesn’t mean used up.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Sliced avocado will not last as long as a half and should be used up within a day.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for used up
Adjective
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In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Del Río collaborates with the National Institute of Anthropology and History and has spent three decades exploring the cenotes.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Freshman Blanca Quinonez, who helped carry the team through poor offensive performances in the Fort Worth regional, spent most of the game on the bench due to foul trouble and finished with just five points and two turnovers.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Like many rural counties across the country, Mono County faces rising gas prices from a higher cost to transport fuel there, limited demand and reduced competition.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Because of the project scale, there may be times when the lounge operates at reduced capacity, but the core services will remain open.—
Ella Gonzales
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the man captaining the boat that gets her into the Amazon is possessed by thoughts of a lost love, a story even a head-in-her-hands Tereza is exhausted by.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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And what if the low-hanging fruit is exhausted and settlements become harder to come by?—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like the battery on her phone and computer, she was drained.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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At one point there’s a throwaway bit involving a roller coaster that dives into a pit of lava, eventually emerging with all its passengers transformed into happy skeletons; maybe we are supposed to be those happy skeletons, drained of life and loving it.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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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With Brooklyn’s injury list still swallowing half the rotation and the draft lottery picture tightening by the day, Liddell used Tuesday night as a personal argument.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit claims that Missouri lawmakers used no rational basis to categorize which counties qualified for a 5% cap, a freeze or neither.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite their depleted roster, the Kings are still finding a way to win with DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and a collection of younger players, including rookies Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Used up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/used%20up. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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