as in to spend
to make complete use of
we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles
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Recent Examples of use up
Printing method Ink machines use rolls of ink that can dry out and need to be replaced when used up.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The group uses up data on 32 safety measures to evaluate hospitals.
—Eva Flowe
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
According to a report from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, large data centers can use up to 5 million gallons of water per day.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 May 2026
This lightly sweet potato salad is a great way to use up leftover ham.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for use up
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The group uses up data on 32 safety measures to evaluate hospitals.
—Eva Flowe
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
According to a report from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, large data centers can use up to 5 million gallons of water per day.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 May 2026
This lightly sweet potato salad is a great way to use up leftover ham.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for use up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for use up
Verb
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Their fans spent the holiday weekend pushing back against the idea that the franchise would never be more than a bargain option amid rising prices all around them.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
Verb
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According to the lawsuit, the child consumed the kofta at The Kebab Shop on Los Feliz Boulevard on or about April 1.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs forecasts a 24-fold increase in token consumption by 2030, reaching 120 quadrillion tokens per month, as agentic AI systems replace single-prompt interactions with multi-step tasks that consume orders of magnitude more compute per query.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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While discussions about quantum-resistant hard forks exist, the path of least resistance for an attacker would be to drain them immediately — making a swift theft the most plausible outcome unless controversial collective action is taken.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This tender fruit loves warm weather and can grow in the ground or containers, so long as the plants receive full sun and well-draining soil.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Verb
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According to author and designer Olga Naiman, our nervous systems are exhausted by the distractions of modern life.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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The Tigers’ four leading scorers after Slaughter either transferred or exhausted their eligibility, leaving Abbey Schreacke and Averi Kroenke as Harper’s other top returners.—
Killian Wright,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Verb
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There could be a place for Hughes with the Avalanche next season, depending on how this offseason plays out.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Although Haig and Maras imagine their dialogue and how these conflicts may have played out, the conflicts were real.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Brussels also sought to smooth ties with Washington, finalizing a transatlantic trade deal even as the US drew down its troop presence in Europe.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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The Bulgarian warrant pilot has to clear before any of the $100 million pipeline behind it draws down.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Clarify roles, reduce unnecessary scope, and make expectations specific enough for everyone to follow.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The field will be reduced to 15 teams after three days of stroke play.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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In the third, La Mirada used a single and two walks to load the bases with two outs but Escobar escaped when shortstop Angie Jimenez snagged a line drive.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Norrased, who did most of the communication with the villagers in Thai, taught them how to correctly use the mouthpiece for the oxygen tanks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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