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verb

Definition of usesnext
present tense third-person singular of use
1
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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uses

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noun

plural of use
1
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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2
as in likes
positive regard for something I have no use for slackers

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Recent Examples of uses
Verb
Another newer credit score model, FICO 10T, which uses similar alternative data, is expected to be approved for use in mortgages by FHFA in the coming months. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Heat pipes drive compact design The eVinci reactor uses a compact architecture built around heat pipes, TRISO fuel, and a graphite core. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 If that holds, Buffalo’s forward depth chart hinges on who Lindy Ruff uses as the top-line center. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The test uses sound waves to look at the parotid and submandibular glands. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026 With the amount of motion and movement that Arkansas State uses on offense to create space for its playmakers, TCU must avoid early miscues defensively to stay out of an unexpected shootout. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Cybercab uses electronic braking Tesla also made a major change underneath the vehicle. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Like all funny writers, Park is attentive to form, and uses headers and other formal shifts to get in little jokes and control his pacing. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 For Karma, that means examining how efficiently a floor plan uses space, whether natural light is maximized, whether amenities support real routines and whether a development remains connected to the wider community as an area grows. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
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At that point, the cost and structure of risk transfer may warrant the same financial analysis leadership applies to debt, capital expenditures and other major cash uses. — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Quieter, more humanistic uses of machine learning or LLM technology must now contend with a public whose idea of AI has been shaped by the loudest, maximalist voices. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026 This proprietary ingredient is in all of the brand's products, clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair in as few as five uses. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Functionality for geographical landmark identification is expected to be released in the coming months and subsequent software updates are expected to introduce new and exciting uses. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 One of the themes running through the free kicks is the sidefoot Stach uses. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 From ‘carrier pigeons’ to sophisticated weapons The first uses of drones for criminal purposes in Latin America were recorded in prisons, mainly in Brazil. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Planning tool targets wider uses The researchers believe the approach could eventually be used beyond energy infrastructure. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 Although compounding pharmacies have legitimate uses, they are minimally regulated and their costs can be exorbitant. — Max Blau, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
  1. utilizes
  2. treats
  3. leverages
  4. exercises
  5. likes
  6. applies
  7. serves
  8. exploits
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  • Studio Lambert produces the series, which utilizes reality TV stars and other media personalities for its contestant pool.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Other benefits could include scaling India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) model across BRICS, which utilizes e-commerce to sell globally.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of utilizes
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  • Its pelvic health track folds Kegels into broader physical therapy for pelvic pain, bladder leakage and bowel control — a whole-body frame that treats the pelvic floor as one system among several rather than an isolated target.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That distinction matters because higher education often treats graduate enrollment marketing as an extension of undergraduate admissions.
    — Brian Hartnack, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of treats
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  • Related Stories The partnership leverages the synergies between the scale of HiMaxx’s retail channels and its expertise in brand management to drive brand value and market growth.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Clascoterone 5% topical solution leverages the same active ingredient used in Winlevi, Cosmo’s acne treatment product.
    — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of leverages
Noun
  • That’s not the case for many other ab exercises, such as crunches, which tend to target only one area.
    — Christa Sgobba, HEALTH, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Those exercises laid the groundwork for the space shuttle program, which kicked off in 1981 with the launch of Columbia.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of exercises
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  • The video currently boasts over one million views and 153,000 likes.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sarkisian likes to call plays designed for the quarterback to move his feet, but Manning can also win from the pocket.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of likes
Verb
  • This applies most where a tool’s confidence in a candidate runs unusually high or low, since that is where distortion is most likely to hide.
    — Houman Akhavan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The senior stimulus provided relief to a small group of homeowners, while the millage rate applies to the broader property tax base.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of applies
Verb
  • Reportedly, the artificial intelligence serves as both the observational eyes and the active navigator throughout the procedure by establishing a continuous feedback loop between real-time ultrasound image processing and physical surgical control.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Le Drian, who is seventy-nine years old and currently serves as France’s special envoy to Lebanon, has worked in the Middle East for nearly two decades.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of serves
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  • At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One method exploits the weaknesses of a game’s random number generator (RNG) to obtain specific Pokémon; it’s appropriately known as RNG manipulation.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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