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
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Unlike conventional ion traps that rely on oscillating radio-frequency fields, the Penning trap uses static electric and magnetic fields.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Apollo Neuro uses vibrotactile stimulation on the wrist or ankle.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Fort Worth uses a demerit system, with zero being a perfect score.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Nobody scrutinizes whether a wine marketer drinks or a skincare marketer uses their own serums.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The order continues to adhere to the Latin Mass and uses pre-Vatican II liturgy in its services.
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Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
A lot of the journey has been on foot, but sometimes Cohen uses other forms of transportation, including a train to upstate New York that closely follows the historic route.
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Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Vintage wooden crates have practical uses beyond transporting food, games, and other picnic essentials.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
According to the American Institute of Steel Construction, 98% of structural steel can be recycled for new uses.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Meaning they are engineered for very specific uses, whether that is off-road, winter driving, racing, or highway miles.
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Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
That versatility means materials and innovations need to perform well across all of those end uses, and more active lifestyles are really driving the pace of innovation as a result.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Other campuses have placed themselves on the block (notably Radford Studio Center, which is in talks to sell to Netflix) or are considering repurposing themselves for various industrial uses.
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Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Culinary and other uses Kaffir lime leaves are typically used as an aromatic to flavor a variety of foods and beverages, including teas, curries, soups, salads, and fish cakes.
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Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
But that price was contingent on private Medicare insurers agreeing to cover the drugs for all uses, with a $50 copay.
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John Wilkerson,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Verb
Summer uses a family trip to a Caribbean resort to cause chaos and sabotage the relationship.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Unlike conventional ion traps that rely on oscillating radio-frequency fields, the Penning trap uses static electric and magnetic fields.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Apollo Neuro uses vibrotactile stimulation on the wrist or ankle.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Fort Worth uses a demerit system, with zero being a perfect score.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Nobody scrutinizes whether a wine marketer drinks or a skincare marketer uses their own serums.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The order continues to adhere to the Latin Mass and uses pre-Vatican II liturgy in its services.
—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
A lot of the journey has been on foot, but sometimes Cohen uses other forms of transportation, including a train to upstate New York that closely follows the historic route.
—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Noun
The new measure applies only to those using the public drinking water system for certain uses, and wouldn’t apply to people using private wells, canal water or an irrigation provider, city spokesperson Abby Haydin said.
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Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Vintage wooden crates have practical uses beyond transporting food, games, and other picnic essentials.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
According to the American Institute of Steel Construction, 98% of structural steel can be recycled for new uses.
—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Meaning they are engineered for very specific uses, whether that is off-road, winter driving, racing, or highway miles.
—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
That versatility means materials and innovations need to perform well across all of those end uses, and more active lifestyles are really driving the pace of innovation as a result.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Other campuses have placed themselves on the block (notably Radford Studio Center, which is in talks to sell to Netflix) or are considering repurposing themselves for various industrial uses.
—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Culinary and other uses Kaffir lime leaves are typically used as an aromatic to flavor a variety of foods and beverages, including teas, curries, soups, salads, and fish cakes.
—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
But that price was contingent on private Medicare insurers agreeing to cover the drugs for all uses, with a $50 copay.
—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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Potential for Better Endurance Regularly running, biking, swimming, or doing any other sustained cardio exercise naturally improves your endurance and VO2 max (the measure of how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen).
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The update utilizes existing Silicon Labs chips in select Hue products.
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Supported by a gifted cast that includes Palestinian filmmaker Mohammad Bakri as a PLO commander, Riklis treats both sides with an equal amount of humanity and respect.
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Ciba treats them not as sweet peripheral matter, but as records of reading under pressure.
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The company leverages its SmartThings ecosystem and wearables to simplify healthy choices and provide personalized insights.
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Young Columbia, like other Youth Clubs, leverages social media to recruit members.
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There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
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The carrier arrived in Hawaii on June 23, in advance of RIMPAC maritime exercises.
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His debut post in November 2020 was a sweet selfie with his little girl that now has 4 million likes.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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West Virginia’s ban also applies at every level of competition, but only from middle school through college.
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The same process applies for minors if all living parents agree to the name change.
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Each one serves the surrounding community, and each one adds to the state's emergency-response capacity.
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The Chicago Jewish Day School, a multi-denominational school that serves junior kindergarten through eighth grade, also reported rising enrollment, from 220 students in the 2024-2024 school year to 254 for the coming year.
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This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.
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The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
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