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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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In high school, Becerra convinced a classmate to hand over their unused application to Stanford University rather than throw it away.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

By the time the bubble burst, the industry was sitting on huge amounts of unused “dark fiber,” which collapsed prices and crushed heavily indebted operators.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

The HPS fund’s earlier first-quarter report showed $4.9 billion in unused credit as of March 31, but only $3.4 billion was actually available to borrow.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

However, Hirst, an unused member of Scotland's World Cup squad, only scored 11 league goals, while Azon only got five and has returned to parent club Como.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

I stood and wrapped the drill inside the second, unused leaf bag.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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