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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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
Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies' drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Spickard uses the Relavel makeup organizers in his professional kit.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Each of these modules uses power semiconductors to generate microwave radar signals.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth uses a demerit system, with zero being a perfect score.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies’ drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
This recipe uses russet and sweet potatoes for the perfect starchy side to accompany any lamb dish.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Firstly, AccuWeb offers Linux and Windows dedicated hosting, while HostArmada uses Linux exclusively.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Eligible uses of funds include revenue replacement, COVID-19 expenditures, premium pay for essential workers, and investments in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Other uses of the money will go to keep areas clean and address vulnerable populations, such as people experiencing homelessness.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
John August, co-chair of the WGA Negotiating Committee, said Tuesday that the union will seek to affirm the principle that writers should be paid for derivative uses of their work, including AI training.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Edward Teller, the father of the hydrogen bomb, also imagined a great many uses for atomic energy, including the violent reshaping of the Earth’s surface.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The rezoning would move the site from an agricultural designation to a mix that would allow residential and commercial uses.
—Nathan Pilling
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Natural products inspired by organisms include GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, spider and snake venoms, and compounds from plants and fungi with potential uses in pain relief and cancer treatment.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The operation, on March 7 and 8 at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, comes after two uses of anti-drone laser systems on the southern border prompted calls for Congressional investigations.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Why owning detention sites is beneficial Separately, ICE uses roughly 30 existing immigrant detention sites nationwide that are owned and operated by private contractors that the federal agency has paid to do so.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies' drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Spickard uses the Relavel makeup organizers in his professional kit.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Each of these modules uses power semiconductors to generate microwave radar signals.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth uses a demerit system, with zero being a perfect score.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
North Korea has long described the allies’ drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
This recipe uses russet and sweet potatoes for the perfect starchy side to accompany any lamb dish.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Firstly, AccuWeb offers Linux and Windows dedicated hosting, while HostArmada uses Linux exclusively.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Hartford HealthCare is renovating 10 structures — some of them historic — for new uses.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Eligible uses of funds include revenue replacement, COVID-19 expenditures, premium pay for essential workers, and investments in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Other uses of the money will go to keep areas clean and address vulnerable populations, such as people experiencing homelessness.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
John August, co-chair of the WGA Negotiating Committee, said Tuesday that the union will seek to affirm the principle that writers should be paid for derivative uses of their work, including AI training.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Edward Teller, the father of the hydrogen bomb, also imagined a great many uses for atomic energy, including the violent reshaping of the Earth’s surface.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The rezoning would move the site from an agricultural designation to a mix that would allow residential and commercial uses.
—Nathan Pilling
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Natural products inspired by organisms include GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, spider and snake venoms, and compounds from plants and fungi with potential uses in pain relief and cancer treatment.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The operation, on March 7 and 8 at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, comes after two uses of anti-drone laser systems on the southern border prompted calls for Congressional investigations.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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Her most emotional film, ‘After Us,’ utilizes sound design to help reveal emotional character beats as her character slowly realizes she is trapped in a coma.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Ferrari says that each of the fabric options utilizes a five-layer construction that will provide the same sound and heat insulation as one of its retractable hardtops.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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For years now, that’s pretty much what has been happening in the section of hip-hop’s underground that treats Whole Lotta Red like a sacred text—just replace the Western desert with Discord chats.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the one campus that’s operating, the Be Well center in Orange that opened in 2021, treats only patients insured by Medi-Cal, known in Orange County as CalOptima.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Burries is the 3-point threat, while Peat leverages his strength around the basket.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the Advertising Director for Sourcing Journal, Deborah leverages her extensive 20+ years of knowledge of the media and publishing world on a daily basis.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The same can be said of long-standing resistance training exercises and bodyweight movements like pull-ups, squats, push-ups and sit-ups.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Think of gait as the necessary base for strengthening exercises that prepares your muscles and joints to handle greater loads more effectively.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Samuel Goldwyn famously invited house founder Gabrielle Chanel to Hollywood in 1931 to design dresses for the likes of Gloria Swanson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.—
Dan Kelly
March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to a Treasury Department license document, the authorization applies until April 11 and applies to Russian oil that was loaded onto vessels before March 12.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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This applies to the Giants’ approach to free agency here, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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La Popular, on the other hand, is a dreamy open-air spot that serves lunch and dinner focused on more sustainable, local cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for years and now serves as an executor of his estate, appeared for the closed deposition on Capitol Hill.—
STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.—
Michael Chertoff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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