make use of

phrase

Synonyms of make use ofnext
: to put to use : employ
Students made good use of the new gymnasium.

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This enables drivers to make use of Tesla Supercharging stations and other direct current fast-charging stations. Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 How Japan made use of the rumors The rumors, while untrue, did offer Japan an opportunity to position itself as an anti-colonial leader. Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 City officials are already planning how to make use of the historic building. George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Slashing carbon emissions The approach could also provide steel and coal industries with a way to make use of waste materials that would otherwise have limited value. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make use of

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“Make use of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20use%20of. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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