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as in utilizes
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in leverages
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 exercises
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 likes
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of uses
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
A lot of the journey has been on foot, but sometimes Cohen uses other forms of transportation, including a train to upstate New York that closely follows the historic route.
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Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
But Vance, like Obama, uses a personal embrace of faith to link his outsider narrative to a larger story of American purpose.
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Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
But the main difference is that Oz uses his understanding of human behavior to only help himself.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
This documentary uses traditional art and AI to bring to life four Black Americans whose stories are largely absent from historical records.
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Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
How to Degrease Kitchen Cabinets With Diluted Vinegar The next method, preferred by our cleaning professionals, uses vinegar to break down grease.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The fund's goal is to protect local businesses, maintain affordable commercial rents and prevent properties from being converted into uses that serve primarily tourists or second-home owners.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Moreover, that Google's standard cloud terms of service — which would prohibit uses leading to harm — did not apply to Project Nimbus.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The last three cases of India-Pakistan hostilities—in 2016, 2019, and 2025—involved exponentially greater uses of force than those before them.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
After workers cleared their desks in February 2025, the USAID offices on Pennsylvania Avenue were repurposed for other government uses.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Dual-purpose pieces open up the room for a variety of uses.
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Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Those uses were not reflected in our analysis.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Verb
Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
A lot of the journey has been on foot, but sometimes Cohen uses other forms of transportation, including a train to upstate New York that closely follows the historic route.
—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
But Vance, like Obama, uses a personal embrace of faith to link his outsider narrative to a larger story of American purpose.
—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
But the main difference is that Oz uses his understanding of human behavior to only help himself.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
This documentary uses traditional art and AI to bring to life four Black Americans whose stories are largely absent from historical records.
—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
How to Degrease Kitchen Cabinets With Diluted Vinegar The next method, preferred by our cleaning professionals, uses vinegar to break down grease.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Noun
The most common uses of cloud seeding are to increase precipitation or suppress hail, usually by adding tiny particles of silver iodide, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The fund's goal is to protect local businesses, maintain affordable commercial rents and prevent properties from being converted into uses that serve primarily tourists or second-home owners.
—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Moreover, that Google's standard cloud terms of service — which would prohibit uses leading to harm — did not apply to Project Nimbus.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The last three cases of India-Pakistan hostilities—in 2016, 2019, and 2025—involved exponentially greater uses of force than those before them.
—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
After workers cleared their desks in February 2025, the USAID offices on Pennsylvania Avenue were repurposed for other government uses.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Dual-purpose pieces open up the room for a variety of uses.
—
Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Those uses were not reflected in our analysis.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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Potential for Better Endurance Regularly running, biking, swimming, or doing any other sustained cardio exercise naturally improves your endurance and VO2 max (the measure of how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen).
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The update utilizes existing Silicon Labs chips in select Hue products.
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Supported by a gifted cast that includes Palestinian filmmaker Mohammad Bakri as a PLO commander, Riklis treats both sides with an equal amount of humanity and respect.
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Ciba treats them not as sweet peripheral matter, but as records of reading under pressure.
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The company leverages its SmartThings ecosystem and wearables to simplify healthy choices and provide personalized insights.
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Young Columbia, like other Youth Clubs, leverages social media to recruit members.
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The Associated Press reported that the remains of two Army soldiers who went missing while off duty from military exercises in Morocco were recovered in May.
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Laurie Thames Pace, who shared the protest poster online Thursday, has been director of group exercises for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte since 2017, her bio shows on Facebook.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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Joining Slater and Dunaway was an all-star cast that included the likes of Mia Farrow and Peter O’Toole.
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Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
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Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu.
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For all their confidence that progressive Christianity won’t play in red states, however, Warnock serves as a powerful counterpoint.
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This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.
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The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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