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as in to utilize
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in to exploit
to take unfair advantage of
I was paying for everything on our little outing, and I was starting to feel like I was being used
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as in application
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the use of boom boxes is strictly prohibited in the park
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as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the broken grill isn't going to be of much use in cooking the hamburgers
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as in liking
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of use
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The president is using the results of a Section 232 investigation, conducted by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, as the justification for the sector-specific tariffs.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Seasonless styles, made from high-end materials sourced where possible from existing stocks, and the use of preorders to right-size production were also par for the course.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Traditional saunas warm the air—typically using heated rocks—which in turn warms your body from the outside in.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The president is using the results of a Section 232 investigation, conducted by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, as the justification for the sector-specific tariffs.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Now, researchers have identified specific regions of the human genome connected to cannabis use, which means the propensity to get addicted to weed may be encoded in DNA.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Seasonless styles, made from high-end materials sourced where possible from existing stocks, and the use of preorders to right-size production were also par for the course.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for use
Verb
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The church also proposed adding space for hydroponic farming that would supply produce for the community and terrace farming that could be utilized by the residents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Belmont senior midfielder’s red face showed exhaustion from yet another big matchup she was heavily utilized in.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Senior Democrats are treating Saturday’s demonstrations as a show of strength and are urging participants to be peaceful amid fears disorder could be used to justify an administration crackdown.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Fans of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie were treated to an animatronics line in June, featuring an over 5-foot tall Victor, Emily, along with a 2-foot tall Sparky.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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In theory, Slot’s tactical out-of-possession shuffle to a staggered 4-3-3 should help Liverpool to defend on their right flank, but the ease with which Chelsea exploited the space was a culmination of weeks of warning signs.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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What figures such as Tate, Caz, Maalouf, and others are doing is exploiting civil instability and installing themselves as truth-tellers in a society where experts can’t be trusted.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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Where Parkinson ends up remains opaque, but his ability and application have got him to this point, along with a firm support network, encouragement, qualifications.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This series is designed for cost-efficiency, for applications prioritizing mobility and manipulation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The pair abducted Lee to make amends, and Allen killed them for outliving their usefulness, which was minimal anyway.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to Havel, this usefulness is so successful, so total, that the story, the history, ceases to exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To be honest, this is a bit too hot for my liking, but high-proof fans will geek out on this.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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The single bathroom has a stand-up shower and the finishes are customized to your liking—think faux marble on the walls.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This philosophy applies to business owners seeking to develop managers and leaders within their organizations.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their work could be a critical step toward the safe and rational decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi plant, and the technology could be applied to nuclear accident sites elsewhere in the world.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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In August, a lawsuit accused OpenAI of encouraging a teenager’s suicide, intensifying scrutiny around how ChatGPT handles mental health interactions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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While there were explosive offensive plays that contributed to this Falcons victory, their defense being able to handle Bills quarterback Josh Allen was just as important at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Use.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/use. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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