Definitions

used to

ADJECTIVE

familiar with

Synonyms

WEAK

acclimated accustomed at home with common commonplace customary everyday knowing known old hat ordinary plain recognizable routine well-known

ADVERB

accustomed to

Synonyms

WEAK

acclimated familiar with

Example Sentences

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“The executive pay initiative would, I hope, be used to hire staff and to actually provide better resources for our patients,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"When people used to see me, they didn't believe I was homeless," Victoria says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The patient Gameway manager, who used to work at GameStop, assured me it just takes practice and encouraged me to play at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Researchers plan to continue investigating the Altar Stone's origins by identifying its precise source location in northeast Scotland and exploring the routes prehistoric people may have used to transport it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“You made your reparations,” Sarah R. replied, nodding to the arm he’d used to shield her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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