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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
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Johnnie Ray Salisbury, now 71, was linked to the case by forensic genealogy — a science that uses DNA from a family tree to narrow down a suspect.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The classic version uses a 40 percent West African milk chocolate, wrapped around both caramel and praline.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The tax is imposed on anyone who uses a parking lot in the city.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Parlá has since moved his studio to a Gowanus warehouse and uses the area as a library and home office.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2026
Velásquez said his office often uses the leftover funds for temporary help or small, one-time projects.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
In collaboration with Hidden Valley Ranch, this new creamy-spicy sauce uses Taco Bell’s signature smoky Diablo heat to take your nuggets to the next level.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
The Cinematrix uses data from TMDB.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Here's what to know about the different snow removal tools, including the best uses and disadvantages for each.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Saint Luke’s looked into other uses for the building, a spokesperson told The Star previously, including converting it to multifamily apartments or senior housing.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
City planning documents specified some uses for the first building.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Eco effort All landscaping throughout the entire property uses recycled water and the resort sources a majority of its food from local farms, including meats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Commerce Department made clear that the easing does not apply to military or sensitive uses.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Documents filed in August call for up to 10,000 square feet of first-floor retail or business uses topped by 400 to 420 market-rate apartments.
—Mark Dee
january 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
The video, which has been posted on Instagram and TikTok and viewed thousands of times, shows a man either dead or dying from gunshot wounds as a Richmond detective uses a blunt object to smash in the driver’s side of his own vehicle and open the door.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Johnnie Ray Salisbury, now 71, was linked to the case by forensic genealogy — a science that uses DNA from a family tree to narrow down a suspect.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The classic version uses a 40 percent West African milk chocolate, wrapped around both caramel and praline.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The tax is imposed on anyone who uses a parking lot in the city.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Parlá has since moved his studio to a Gowanus warehouse and uses the area as a library and home office.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2026
Velásquez said his office often uses the leftover funds for temporary help or small, one-time projects.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
In collaboration with Hidden Valley Ranch, this new creamy-spicy sauce uses Taco Bell’s signature smoky Diablo heat to take your nuggets to the next level.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
The Cinematrix uses data from TMDB.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
The future for more energy that is also more affordable is renewable, with green technologies reducing the need for energy in specific uses, cutting the overall cost.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Here's what to know about the different snow removal tools, including the best uses and disadvantages for each.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Saint Luke’s looked into other uses for the building, a spokesperson told The Star previously, including converting it to multifamily apartments or senior housing.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
City planning documents specified some uses for the first building.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Eco effort All landscaping throughout the entire property uses recycled water and the resort sources a majority of its food from local farms, including meats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Commerce Department made clear that the easing does not apply to military or sensitive uses.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Documents filed in August call for up to 10,000 square feet of first-floor retail or business uses topped by 400 to 420 market-rate apartments.
—Mark Dee
january 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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Manufacturing for these units is concentrated at the Jining base, which utilizes proprietary super-drawing lines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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This clever organizer set utilizes vertical space in your closet with a unique design that can hold leggings, jeans, trousers, scarves, hats, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Grief is difficult, as is hawk training, and Lowthorpe’s film treats both with proper reverence.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Social media treats the tree-popping phenomenon as a sign of the apocalypse, but Indigenous peoples have long used the sound of cracking timber to mark the passage of winter.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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Novra Power has developed a modular turbine that leverages the capabilities of advanced 3D metal printing additive manufacturing technologies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This leverages all the news coverage to trick users into engaging.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Not only the likes of Exxon, Chevron, and BP, but also dozens of smaller firms, moved to take stakes in the Orinoco.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The smooth texture is complemented by delicate, not-too-sweet flavors, including the likes of lime yuzu caramel and jasmine tea, among more standard combinations.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Higgsfield tracks results, applies campaign payout formulas, and handles distribution and payment.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Novra Power applies design to minimize part count, maximize material utilization and incorporate advanced cooling that leads to higher reliability and redundancy as well as lower maintenance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Use this time to think about what makes sense to offload that no longer serves your career.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The college serves an additional 3,253 professional skills training students through workforce development, job training, adult education and other programs.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Much as a private security company exploits rising risks to increase the cost of its services, Washington exploits European vulnerability and enjoys the attendant escalation of tension between Russia and its European allies.—
Ivan Krastev,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the American military base RDA relentlessly exploits Pandora, Sully and his family seek refuge with the reef-dwelling, aquatic clan of Metkayina.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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