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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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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
Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
This manicure uses a mix of pink, white, and glitter polishes all unified with a pink chrome powder.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The Post also apparently believes agriculture and ranching have no responsibility in helping to cope with the drought, despite the fact that agriculture uses at least 85% of water consumed in the state.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
For a dramatic look, choose hair color that is darker than your natural hair or that uses a mix of warm and cool tones.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
According to the Assembly report, doctors chosen by applicants give an average of 6% to 8% higher disability ratings than through the standard workers’ compensation selection process, which uses physicians considered more neutral.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The storylines and analogies Brown uses vary in familiarity.
—Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Rather, the concern, according to Asymco analyst Horace Dediu, is what the arrangement with Google means for user data and whether the search company uses it to bolster its algorithms.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Even so, looking at the 2024 city operating budget, which was $393 million, industrial parcels produced a net benefit to the budget of more than $16 million, according to the Northspan report, while residential uses lost nearly $38 million through demand for services exceeding tax revenues.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
At its meeting on April 7, the Arlington City Council unanimously gave initial approval to a zoning code that will offer a list of specific uses for buildings and focuses on the overall look and character of neighborhoods rather than categories of land use.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents have become a dime a dozen in the current global marketplace, spanning innumerable sizes, uses and styles.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
This proprietary ingredient is in all of their products, clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair in as few as five uses.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Though some of the former canneries and plants across the city were razed, several have been adapted for other uses.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the power plant property is being transferred to the city for a new fire station and other uses.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Serving the mission Adaptive reuse is when a structure is converted from one use to another, which typically preserves the exterior of a building while transforming its insides for more practical uses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
This manicure uses a mix of pink, white, and glitter polishes all unified with a pink chrome powder.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The Post also apparently believes agriculture and ranching have no responsibility in helping to cope with the drought, despite the fact that agriculture uses at least 85% of water consumed in the state.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
For a dramatic look, choose hair color that is darker than your natural hair or that uses a mix of warm and cool tones.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
According to the Assembly report, doctors chosen by applicants give an average of 6% to 8% higher disability ratings than through the standard workers’ compensation selection process, which uses physicians considered more neutral.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The storylines and analogies Brown uses vary in familiarity.
—Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Rather, the concern, according to Asymco analyst Horace Dediu, is what the arrangement with Google means for user data and whether the search company uses it to bolster its algorithms.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Unexpected Uses for Flaxseeds Flaxseeds have some surprising uses besides cooking and baking.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Even so, looking at the 2024 city operating budget, which was $393 million, industrial parcels produced a net benefit to the budget of more than $16 million, according to the Northspan report, while residential uses lost nearly $38 million through demand for services exceeding tax revenues.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
At its meeting on April 7, the Arlington City Council unanimously gave initial approval to a zoning code that will offer a list of specific uses for buildings and focuses on the overall look and character of neighborhoods rather than categories of land use.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents have become a dime a dozen in the current global marketplace, spanning innumerable sizes, uses and styles.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
This proprietary ingredient is in all of their products, clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair in as few as five uses.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Though some of the former canneries and plants across the city were razed, several have been adapted for other uses.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the power plant property is being transferred to the city for a new fire station and other uses.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Serving the mission Adaptive reuse is when a structure is converted from one use to another, which typically preserves the exterior of a building while transforming its insides for more practical uses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
Verb
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Ditch the grass and build a deck on a bed of stone or gravel that utilizes the backyard space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its 11-inch Liquid Retina display utilizes P3 wide color and True Tone technology to provide stunning visuals with ultra-low reflectivity.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Orkambi in 2015, Symdeko in 2018 and Trikafta in 2019, which ultimately treats up to 90% of CF patients in the United States.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The definition of ultra-processing reflects a philosophy that idealizes traditional culinary practices and treats modern food processing methods as suspect, regardless of their health effects.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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Playing on the sympathy of the owner of the local sawmill, Winston leverages his family’s plight to talk his way into a job.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its camera system leverages Google AI to ensure everyone looks their best, while its Adaptive Battery can stretch up to 100 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The learning process involves no textbooks, no exercises, no memorization, no facts.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Blood and urine tests, Breathalyzers and field sobriety exercises, meanwhile, can help show if a driver is under the influence after a crash or traffic violation.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Part of that is going to be finding out how the Lakers will best bring the ball down the court without the likes of Doncic, Reaves and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion), who missed his seventh consecutive game on Sunday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The property has allegedly hosted the likes of Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Billy Wilder over the years, as well as several film crews while shooting in the area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The $5 discount for prepaid bags still applies.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Sports Broadcasting Act exemption passed in 1961 applies only to broadcast television.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The restaurant also serves lunch specials daily, including platters with a choice of protein (chicken, salmon or, naturally, steak) with rice or quinoa and a side salad.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crouch serves as creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Matt Tolmach, Richard Lederer and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, who co-wrote all episodes of Season 2.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hanging a decoy nest in your yard exploits this natural instinct and can discourage wasps from building nearby.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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While Big Tech exploits vulnerable Floridians, Florida’s lawmakers are taking action to prevent the costs of data centers from shifting to regular utility ratepayers, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of everyday Floridians.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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