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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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
Globally the used clothing market hit $43 billion in 2023, up from $23 billion in 2018, and grew about seven times faster than the overall retail industry according to a recent study by platform ThredUp.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
The same trend applies to the price of new and used cars, the latter of which has fallen a staggering 11% over the past year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
While Scotch is often aged in used barrels, Stranahan’s gives its whiskey a rich, bold character that leans into flavors like caramel, oak, and spice.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Once fully dried, the used grounds should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark area.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
Globally the used clothing market hit $43 billion in 2023, up from $23 billion in 2018, and grew about seven times faster than the overall retail industry according to a recent study by platform ThredUp.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
The same trend applies to the price of new and used cars, the latter of which has fallen a staggering 11% over the past year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
While Scotch is often aged in used barrels, Stranahan’s gives its whiskey a rich, bold character that leans into flavors like caramel, oak, and spice.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Used.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/used. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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