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

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The family of the victim said they did not want this "terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Whey protein powder used to be a niche supplement sold in big jars to fitness mega-enthusiasts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s perfect for little kids. I have a 5-year-old and also a 21-year-old, who we used to come here with,” Santillana said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

We used to have Cary Grant and Clark Gable and all these people.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He and Fa used to shelter in them sometimes, but Torak always ended up outside.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

used to

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