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
No one knows better than a faithful Handmaid’s fan just how much oxygen June Osborne uses up.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
If a swimmer gets caught in a rip current, the NWS recommends that swimmer first relax, and don’t attempt to swim against the current, which can be strong and use up a swimmer’s energy.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
All three players used up their final year of eligibility last fall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2025
Here are some other ideas for using up your jar of ube halaya.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
If a swimmer gets caught in a rip current, the NWS recommends that swimmer first relax, and don’t attempt to swim against the current, which can be strong and use up a swimmer’s energy.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
All three players used up their final year of eligibility last fall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2025
Here are some other ideas for using up your jar of ube halaya.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for use up
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Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Arepas are corn pancakes that can be consumed on their own or with an array of garnishes and fixings.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The children who consumed the cookies were transported to Christ Hospital and have since been released, according to WFLD.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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These clocks will, unfortunately, drain your batteries a little quicker but probably not fast enough to really take notice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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They’re emotionally drained, exhausted by the mental gymnastics that have such a profound effect on their franchise’s direction.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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To the elderly and those already exhausted by their efforts to get this far, this simply became an insurmountable barrier.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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After exhausting the questions, Witt posed for a picture with the entire class.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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This same pattern plays out in public markets every day.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Lengthy end credits play out over a montage showing some among an estimated 1,500 journalists slain worldwide since the events depicted here.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The original treaty created drastic fluctuations in the height of the water, exposing miles of dirt when the water was drawn down to prepare for snowmelt.—
Karen Weise,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Limiting State Provider Taxes to Fund Medicaid States often impose taxes on healthcare providers, such as hospitals, to draw down additional federal Medicaid funds.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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An estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposals would reduce the number of people with health care by at least 7.6 million from the Medicaid changes, and possibly more with other changes to the Affordable Care Act.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In Sacramento, California, the weather service warned its office would have reduced staffing overnight.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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The company uses green chemicals and operates at room temperature to reduce energy consumption and the need to pre-wash materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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“Use up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/use%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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