USED Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈyüzd

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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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verb

past tense of use

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

a second-hand tire

a recycled tire

an old tire

a disposed tire

a reclaimed tire

used standards

referenced standards

old standards

usual standards

preferred standards

previous standards

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Recent Examples of used

Adjective

While his game may not reach its familiar peaks as often as its used to, doing what LeBron is doing this season — averaging 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and nine assists — would constitute career years for most. —

Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 This means that in a large gigawatt reactor, less than 30 tonnes of used fuel is produced per year. —

David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024

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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 See all Example Sentences for used

Recent Examples of Synonyms for used

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This could significantly impact families that have become accustomed to tax refunds over the past several years.

Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Wink Martindale, Michigan defensive coordinator Both in terms of style and scheme, Martindale would be a change from what Colts fans have become accustomed to lately, that’s for sure.

James Boyd, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025