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as in unadjusted
not having acquired a habit or tolerance
the runner's performance suffered because he was unused to running at such high elevations
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2
as in new
recently made and never used before
preferred to start with unused pencils
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as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
is there an unused cubicle that the temp could work out of?
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Recent Examples of unused
Alston ended up facing multiple charges after the city fired its handyman, who then reported to the State Attorney’s Office that Alston received a $25,000 payout for unused vacation time while employed by the city, according to a probable cause affidavit in that case.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Smart displays are great in a few different parts of the home, like the kitchen or an entryway, but might go mostly unused.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 26 Mar. 2025
The extent of unused offices in Washington was highlighted in a December report from Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) office.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
Her bank account money remained untouched, credit cards unused and possessions abandoned.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Best Google Assistant Smart Display Photograph: Nena Farrell Google Pixel Tablet
$499 $399 at Amazon
$399 $279 at Amazon (Tablet Only)
$499 at Best Buy
$360 at Google Store
Smart displays are great in a few different parts of the home, like the kitchen or an entryway, but might go mostly unused.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 26 Mar. 2025
The extent of unused offices in Washington was highlighted in a December report from Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) office.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
Her bank account money remained untouched, credit cards unused and possessions abandoned.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unused
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Compared with other parts of California, San Diego County was in the middle of the pack with its unadjusted rate of 4.4%.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just know that increasing your withdrawal amount at any point will likely leave less savings to grow—and thus reduce your future withdrawals, all other things being equal—compared to using unadjusted withdrawal amounts.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Israeli government shut down the supply of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza ahead of the offensive, in a bid to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages and impose new conditions on the extension of the ceasefire.—
Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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That's nothing new from Brown; the Tony-winning composer writes the kind of music that moves, endears, tickles, and entertains.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Instead of coddling grass with irrigation and fertilizer to prevent it from going dormant, embrace this natural response.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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This allows the rooted cutting a full growing season to develop before becoming dormant in the winter.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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The works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson had remained unadapted to feature film until Denzel Washington took on the challenge of bringing Fences to the big screen.—
Kevin Jacobsen and Sammi Burke,
EW.com,
17 Nov. 2023
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Sure, there have been a few adaptation attempts over the years (e.g. 2012's Tiger Eyes, 1978's Forever, and the '90s series Fudge), but to this day, some of her most beloved books remain unadapted.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2023
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Last-minute fixes were still being made, and some Cubs players trickled into the clubhouse to put stuff in their lockers or work out on their off day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stewart’s on-field production left a lot to be desired last year, but his motor doesn’t have an off switch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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Raising windshield wipers is a practice that likely boggles those unaccustomed to winter weather.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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These shifts have already caused significant damage; for example, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, a region unaccustomed to such catastrophes.—
Lynette Bell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the losses do suggest Democrats must dig harder for fresh faces and new ideas n their party’s campaign hierarchy.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like them, Eugene was given more depth and significance in the TV adaptation, providing fresh emotional stakes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 27-year-old Ennis (33-0-0-1 with 29 knockouts) won the vacant IBF interim welterweight crown in January 2023 with a unanimous decision victory over Karen Chukhadzhian.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The now vacant patch of land is roughly a mile west of Interstate 35W, within walking distance of a post office, a gas station, a high school and miles of subdivisions.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Unused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unused. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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