USE UP Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

use up

verb

Definition of use up

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 Beijing did not have to fire a shot, spend vast sums or use up political capital. — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 17 July 2026 The speed then drops once the battery power is used up before braking into Les Combes. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 15 July 2026 With tips to use up vegetables, snacks loaded with several servings of fruit, and creative ways to extend the life of produce, these ideas will save you money and cut down on your food waste. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026 The measure allows athletes to use up to five seasons of eligibility within a five-year window. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for use up

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Palenske spent 39 years in the Air Force, retiring in 2025 as a brigadier general in Guam.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Presidential vacations—or, where the presidents spend summers—are not vacations in the traditional sense of the term, but rather, a physical getaway from the White House in a scenic setting, usually accompanied by their families.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Definition of spend

Verb

With little time to recover on the ball, such sequences only serve to exhaust Argentina, running low on energy to exert such pressure themselves.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026
This rule doesn’t apply to the high school class of 2022, many of whom exhausted their NCAA eligibility with the 2025-26 season.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of exhaust

Verb

Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
In April, when Rojas got news that his father had been rushed to the hospital, Roberts quickly took the decision on whether to play out of Rojas’ hands, scratching him from the lineup.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

Definition of play out

Verb

Europe came into the spring with gas storage at its lowest starting point in four years, drawn down by a cold winter and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

— John Kerry, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
To counteract the supply shock, the International Energy Agency committed to drawing down global emergency inventories by a record 400 million barrels, creating a significant supply hole that will need to be filled.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of draw down

Verb

During his time in office, Tarwater has been vocal about reducing government spending and pushing back on new government programs.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Chris Baumann, the SEIU Workers United South Region director, said improving conditions is a crucial part of improving passenger safety and reducing employee turnover.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of reduce

Verb

Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The man originally did not take responsibility, but the Sheriff’s Office later identified his vehicle using Flock camera footage and video from a homeowner’s private camera.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

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