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unused

[uhn-yoozd, uhn-yoost] / ʌnˈjuzd, ʌnˈjust /
ADJECTIVE
not used
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
surplus
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
ADJECTIVE
unaccustomed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Overgrown and unused railroad tracks passing through Fort Seward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

More than half of the Colorado River’s water is used for irrigated agriculture, and in recent years the federal government has been effectively subsidizing farmers to leave their water unused.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Hincapie, 24, came on after 82 minutes as Arsenal saw out victory against Leeds, while Zubimendi, 27, was an unused substitute.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Hinoki is an important timber tree in Japan, but its roots are often left behind and unused after logging.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

He bent down to retrieve his briefcase again, replacing the unused supplies in it.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken


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