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Synonyms exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimised, victimized


after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used.
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Synonyms secondhand


bought a secondhand (or used) car.
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the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war.

Examples of used

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I suspect this is because many of them stopped blogging as much as they used to.
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In some cases, the supply is being used faster than reserves can be replenished.
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These types of vehicles are used by construction companies and small businesses.
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It should not be used, ever, as a replacement for the medication that you're on.
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People used to say that Seinfeld was a great show, but it wasn't about anything.
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I've used them before and place a large vase by the legs to finish off the look.
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Participants will need to fill out a form stating where the beacon will be used.
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It's a public trust, especially when public money is used to build new stadiums.
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The area will be used for commercial growth with some retail associated with it.
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More examples
  • Employed in accomplishing something; "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
  • Exploited: of persons; taken advantage of; "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"
  • Secondhand: previously used or owned by another; "bought a secondhand (or used) car"
  • (usable) useable: capable of being put to use; "usable byproducts"
  • (usable) functional: fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order"
  • (usable) available: convenient for use or disposal; "the house is available after July 1"; "2000 square feet of usable office space"
  • Scream, Dracula, Scream! is an album by the San Diego, California rock band Rocket from the Crypt, released in 1995 by Interscope Records. It was the band's first major-label release. ...
  • The Used is the self-titled debut album by The Used. It was released on June 25, 2002 and has since been certified gold.
  • (Usable) In design, usability is the study of the ease with which people can employ a particular tool or other human-made object in order to achieve a particular goal. ...