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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
Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Upstairs, in the bubble gum-pink Powder Room, Shahniani keeps his drag costumes, made by his favorite dressmaker, Kelsey Swarthout, who uses upcycled Disney sheets in her designs.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
This process uses about 90% less energy than fire cremation.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The ruling was a win for the MTA, which under state law administers the toll and uses the proceeds to back a $15 billion bond issuance for major capital projects.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Two of those are overseen by Caltrans – one that uses AI to study and enhance traffic management and another that hopes to use the technology to make dangerous roads safer for vulnerable users.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Most days, Hetzel uses a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her from living her life.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Consuelos, meanwhile, uses nasal dilators and mouth tape every night.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The lab uses seawater to wash the aquariums.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Never neglect to pack a roll of duct tape—its uses are nearly endless.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Gifts are often restricted to certain types of uses authorized by the donor and in some cases can be spent in limited amounts over a set period of years.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the company must allow for any uses the Pentagon deemed lawful.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
These uses are hindered when people set up tents in those spaces.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Apple also said businesses are using the Mac for AI uses, including building and running agents.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The bill also contains regulations on the uses of geolocation data, facial recognition technology and surveillance pricing tools.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
It was gradually decommissioned throughout the 1980s and has since been divided up for various uses.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
For Love in the Time of Cholera, 1989, for instance, Pau uses early Picture-in-Picture (PiP) technology to frame clips from Zuni’s 1988 October/Decameron stage performance, which then float, rotate, and cascade across the screen.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Upstairs, in the bubble gum-pink Powder Room, Shahniani keeps his drag costumes, made by his favorite dressmaker, Kelsey Swarthout, who uses upcycled Disney sheets in her designs.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
This process uses about 90% less energy than fire cremation.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The ruling was a win for the MTA, which under state law administers the toll and uses the proceeds to back a $15 billion bond issuance for major capital projects.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Two of those are overseen by Caltrans – one that uses AI to study and enhance traffic management and another that hopes to use the technology to make dangerous roads safer for vulnerable users.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Most days, Hetzel uses a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her from living her life.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Consuelos, meanwhile, uses nasal dilators and mouth tape every night.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The lab uses seawater to wash the aquariums.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
That’s the point where public water intakes, recreation and other uses could be impacted if a lake drops below it.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Never neglect to pack a roll of duct tape—its uses are nearly endless.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Gifts are often restricted to certain types of uses authorized by the donor and in some cases can be spent in limited amounts over a set period of years.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the company must allow for any uses the Pentagon deemed lawful.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
These uses are hindered when people set up tents in those spaces.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Apple also said businesses are using the Mac for AI uses, including building and running agents.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The bill also contains regulations on the uses of geolocation data, facial recognition technology and surveillance pricing tools.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
It was gradually decommissioned throughout the 1980s and has since been divided up for various uses.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
Verb
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The facility utilizes clean energy and will not produce any off-site emissions, according to proposal documents.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Clustering containers in a way that utilizes varying plant types and heights in a way that mimics the verticality of natural habits isn’t strictly about aesthetics.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Antisemitism is a moral problem, not a partisan one, and this resolution treats it as such.—
Alma Hernandez,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Allina Health, which oversees six 340B entities in Minnesota, treats DEI and environmental activism as core priorities.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tourism Fiji leverages these shows, with a recent marketing campaign celebrating the 25th anniversary of Castaway and a pop-up event in New York to mark 50 seasons of Survivor.—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its menu leverages a tight roster of local suppliers, including honey from Bee Local 416, fish and meat from Woodward Meats, and produce from Muddy Crops for elegant, easy-to-share plates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Even Luke Skywalker dons a pair of beige Levi’s—transformed from a miner’s uniform into a symbol of rebellious cool by the likes of James Dean—to blend in with the desert sands of Tatooine, a former mining outpost.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The white political elite of the former Confederacy assiduously fought the reforms that liberated African Americans, particularly the right to vote, introducing poll taxes and literacy tests, as well as resorting to terrorism by the likes of the Ku Klux Klan to turn back the clock.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The automatic discount also applies to all purchases made on the Free People app—no minimum purchase required.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even once the standard is set, the 2027 deadline applies to creating the rule, not putting the technology in cars right away.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Memory, in this story and elsewhere, serves as a tool for healing and change; Allende herself found catharsis in the act of writing the book.—
Laura Zornosa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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This complex of Mayan vestiges serves as a testament to the mysterious and unexplainable engineering feats of this ancient civilization.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lockwood exploits that conundrum, and even takes part in it.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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