as in uses
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the machine's warranty does not cover malfunctions that result from improper usage
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Recent Examples of usages
And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Some of the earliest kind of public usages of this license plate loophole, so to speak, are with RVs.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
For consumers who have a passion for the Escalade and Escalade V, the IQ is just another alternative to the monstrosity SUV that serves every possible purpose in modern day vehicle usages.
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Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
With a $51K base price, the Toyota Tundra delivers for a wide array of usages and consumers.
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Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
In Tennessee, sportsbooks notified the state’s Sports Wagering Council of 105 underage account usages in 2024.
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Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.
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Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
And those usages would be in four-hour intervals.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Some of the earliest kind of public usages of this license plate loophole, so to speak, are with RVs.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
For consumers who have a passion for the Escalade and Escalade V, the IQ is just another alternative to the monstrosity SUV that serves every possible purpose in modern day vehicle usages.
—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
With a $51K base price, the Toyota Tundra delivers for a wide array of usages and consumers.
—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
In Tennessee, sportsbooks notified the state’s Sports Wagering Council of 105 underage account usages in 2024.
—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.
—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
And those usages would be in four-hour intervals.
—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usages
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It was later banned for most uses by the US Environmental Protection Agency after it was shown to persist in the environment and harm other animals, including people.
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However, cardboard has numerous potential uses in the garden, and finding ways to repurpose it in your flower or vegetable beds can reduce household waste, cut gardening costs, and offer other benefits as well.
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On the ground at VivaTech, the company demonstrated its fashion applications with designer Claire Châtaigner, who created a garment live from a single piece of fabric using only pins, while connected remotely to her Paris atelier.
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The entire process from posting the grant for applications through awarding the funds takes a minimum of two to three months in the best of circumstances, said Jae Kennedy, president of the Alliance for NIDILRR Grantees and a professor of health and disability policy at Washington State University.
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Days began with morning yoga and consisted of one-on-one therapy sessions, emotionally exhausting group exercises, and experiential lessons like art therapy and roleplaying.
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Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.
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“Usages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usages. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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