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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
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
Polarek said the heavy snowfall in November used up a lot of salt.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 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
At the same time, Manny Ramirez used up his 10 years on the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot and will now be considered by the Eras Committees, once known as Veterans Committees.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Polarek said the heavy snowfall in November used up a lot of salt.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 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
At the same time, Manny Ramirez used up his 10 years on the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot and will now be considered by the Eras Committees, once known as Veterans Committees.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 21 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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The complaint says Heifler spent weeks discussing the plot with the undercover law enforcement official, and at one point went to scope out Kiswani's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Telmisartan was also linked to reduced levels of PD-L1, a protein in tumor cells that helps to escape immune attack.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Residents of Tehran, the Iranian capital, say they are exhausted by the bombs that have battered their city on a daily basis and terrified of the security checkpoints that have popped up looking for spies.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The inside-out tandem of point guard Kiki Rice and 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts — two of six UCLA seniors who played in the Final Four last season — eventually wore down a Minnesota defense that exhausted its hustle capital in the first half.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The escalation in the Middle East has drained both attention and resources away from Ukraine, Vadym, 31, added.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander was 5 of 15 from the floor in the first three quarters, but drained all three of his shots in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 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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Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Does Herb Sendek have it in him to elevate the Broncos to the top consistently in a depleted conference?—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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New research highlights areas in California and elsewhere that have managed to raise depleted water tables.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Used up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/used%20up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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