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

One of the best things about this episode’s edit is the sharp contrast between the players’ breathless race up and down the line of rooms and shots of the more relaxed atmosphere in any room that isn’t actively in use. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026

The large cutting blade has a retractable blade guard that covers the circular saw blade when the tool is not in use. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Rolls and Bentley still have touchscreens, but they’re hidden behind the dash when not in use. — Eric Brandt, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

For me, circularity is ultimately about keeping materials in use at their highest value for as long as possible. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for in use

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