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
Denim with velvet gradient effects in blue, lace overlays and voluminous wide-leg silhouettes that use up to 60 percent more fabric than standard fits help tell this regal story.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The battery holds 4 MJ, and in the past few races, each driver has been allowed to recharge and then use up to 8 MJ per lap to power the electric motor that supplements the turbocharged V6 engine.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Check on which perishable items are left over and need to be used up first, then plan your list around those items first, Maxine Sharf, author of the recipe Substack Maxi’s Kitchen, said.
—Hali Smith
april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s because the water district on Tuesday sent a letter saying the city can’t use its existing water permit to supply the data center, which could use up to 50,000 gallons of water per day.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The battery holds 4 MJ, and in the past few races, each driver has been allowed to recharge and then use up to 8 MJ per lap to power the electric motor that supplements the turbocharged V6 engine.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Check on which perishable items are left over and need to be used up first, then plan your list around those items first, Maxine Sharf, author of the recipe Substack Maxi’s Kitchen, said.
—Hali Smith
april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s because the water district on Tuesday sent a letter saying the city can’t use its existing water permit to supply the data center, which could use up to 50,000 gallons of water per day.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for use up
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Roony has spent the season in Yamal’s shadow, making just eight starts.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And its matches total state dollars spent at the time on Medicaid, Goodman noted.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s why David Gallo’s setting, a vista of a fragile boarding house nearly consumed by the rising, sun-blotting, industrial landscape of Pittsburgh, works so effectively here.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investigators suspect one Georgia fire was sparked when an aluminum party balloon touched live power lines; that blaze has consumed 50 square miles, twice Manhattan’s size.—
Emilie Megnien,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Pirro described the operations as highly organized, industrial-scale fraud hubs that attract victims with fake cryptocurrency investments and romance scams, often draining life savings.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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Basins, aquifers, and other natural storage systems have been drained past recovery in our lifetimes, and one analyst warns markets aren’t taking the matter seriously enough.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is because eventually the sellers exhaust themselves while the buyers are persisting at the same price multiple times.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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When one physician is exhausted, others compensate.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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If things play out like last year, the FY27 PBR will be wholly rejected by both political parties, who continue to largely view the United States' space program as an essential component to the country's global standing.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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So, if this scenario plays out, what would a Jolly administration look like?—
Thomas C. Shank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Governments, companies and consumers have dipped deep into reserves, drawing down 250 million barrels of crude in storage since the war broke out.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Spiking energy costs have pushed governments to roll out emergency measures, while central banks are drawing down foreign exchange reserves.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Keep your focus inward, reduce noise, and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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