make use of

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Definition of make use ofnext
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to put into action or service We made use of a waterproof camera to photograph undersea life.

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Recent Examples of make use of Thermodynamic computing would make use of thermodynamic processes, which distribute and dissipate energy and inevitably increase randomness at the microscopic scale. Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026 This trusty classic cake happens to be a great way to make use of ripe bananas. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Bards in oral societies make use of stock phrases and mnemonics to keep track of their train of thought. Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 All-Star media day and an open practice will take place there July 24, making use of the center’s 60,000-square-foot athletic facilities and regulation court. Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make use of

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“Make use of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20use%20of. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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