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unused

[uhn-yoozd, uhn-yoost] / ʌnˈyuzd, ʌnˈyust /
ADJECTIVE
not used
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
surplus
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
ADJECTIVE
unaccustomed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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I now take so many pills twice a day, my 65-year-old mom gifted me an unused pill case she had bought for herself.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

However, I understand the tax consequences my estate will face for any unused portion of my health-savings account.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The one-bedroom, one-bathroom ADU was built on an unused side yard of the large corner lot, so the two-car garage could still be used for storage and parking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They slumped in the years that followed when demand normalized and extra capacity the industry added went unused.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I think of all the unused Cogs in the drawer.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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