Synonyms of use up

use up

verb

as in to spend

to make complete use of

we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spend
• consume
• drain
• exhaust
• play out
• draw down
• run out of
• reduce
• use
• absorb
• burn
• eat
• deplete
• expend
• devour
• decrease
• empty
• waste
• clean (out)
• diminish
• dry up
• downsize
• throw away
• weaken
• undermine
• lessen
• run through
• dwindle
• bankrupt
• impoverish
• disable
• abate
• cripple
• sap
• blow
• debilitate
• lower
• de-escalate
• enfeeble
• dissipate
• lavish
• guzzle
• misspend
• squander
• fritter (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• replace
• increase
• enforce
• renew
• augment
• enlarge
• reinforce
• strengthen
• restore
• repair
• preserve
• rebuild
• save
• revive
• bolster
• conserve
• fortify

Example Sentences

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