in use

phrase

: being used

All of the computers are currently in use.

Examples of in use in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Origin and key developments Ecocide is a concept that has been in use since the 1970s. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026

Though the school has the capacity to serve 475 students, only 171 students enrolled this year, and a just a little over one-third of the building is still in use, according to a district presentation given at the meeting. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026

When not in use, electric blankets should be loosely rolled and placed gently in a box or bag. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Lorenz Meier, founder and CEO of Auterion, said the increase in use of drones in combat have increased concerns. — MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in use

• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose