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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Those of us who spent a lot of time at our grandma’s house can spot Tupperware containers in two seconds flat.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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More of their budgets are spent on health care than what's spent by younger working adults, for example.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And like other cruciferous vegetables, broccolini contains compounds that may interfere with thyroid function in people with thyroid disorders, particularly when consumed raw or in excess.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Among those who consumed the sweeteners, the highest group had an average of 191 milligrams per day, while the lowest group consumed an average of 20 milligrams.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With all other options seemingly exhausted, Una and Spock decide to take another path by getting in touch with their crewmates’ katras, roughly the Vulcan term for the soul, though the Vulcans would probably not want to use that term.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The group exhausted legal remedies after a February 2025 Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that upheld a 2021 Metro Council vote to strip the building of its local landmark status, clearing the way for demolition.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 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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Wastewater and bilge drained into the bay.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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This Jasmine Crockett seems drained.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The organization has also hinted that its depleted staff and funding challenges could soon limit some of its enforcement actions.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, that depleted depth could put the Cavs at risk of spiraling early in the year.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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