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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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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an used tire
used standards
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Recent Examples of used
Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Consider purchasing a pair of used boots at your destination.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Here are alternative options Of the seven artificial dyes , green dye No. 3 is the least used, according to the Environmental Working Group.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Consider purchasing a pair of used boots at your destination.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Classical composers used dice to randomly compose songs.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for used
Adjective
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However, small children and pets can be at risk, particularly in areas where coyotes have become accustomed to human presence or food sources.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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He’s become accustomed to being on the right side of the ledger.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jon was so accommodating and treated me with respect.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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He was taken back to the road and treated by EMS.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Default passwords are often easily accessible and can be exploited in seconds by knowledgeable attackers.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Staying ahead of sophisticated and financially motivated hackers requires manufacturers to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, the tariff lens should not be applied to China in a vacuum, as even Mexico and Canada were hit with similar tariff threats.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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And digitalization isn’t just limited to the IT network, it can also be applied to the Operational Technology (OT) network as well - where the critical control (SCADA) operations that keep our lights on occur.—
Liana Ault,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.—
Naomi Zeichner,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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The finishing touch of Kate’s look was a blue and green tartan scarf, which served as the centerpiece on which Princess Charlotte’s complementary holiday sartorial statement was based.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Their shelters have cared for more than 22,000 sick, injured and abused pets in 2024, the most in a decade.—
Karen Bartunek,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden, or whoever is running the White House, grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In the food industry, detailed market transaction data is employed to inform suppliers what to sell, stock and distribute.—
Virgil Bretz,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Sunshine Rides, the taxi company where Egan was employed, has suspended him and pledged to assist law enforcement, condemning the incident as unacceptable and harmful.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Used.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/used. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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