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unused

[uhn-yoozd, uhn-yoost] / ʌnˈyuzd, ʌnˈyust /
ADJECTIVE
not used
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
surplus
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
ADJECTIVE
unaccustomed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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State authorities at the scene seized a firearm, knife, and unused ammunition and evacuated tourists from the premises.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A private sale bails out Mr. Ergen but is still preferable to letting Mr. Ergen sit on unused spectrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Wayne Rooney was at Old Trafford, along with Carrick, as his son Kai was an unused substitute in the game.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

TV commercial breaks and Instagram algorithms are peppered with ads for AI-fueled platforms experimenting with AI that promise to cancel your unused subscriptions or find missed deductions in your taxes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

People gather themselves, break open unused voices after the long journey.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell