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as in utilizes
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in leverages
to take unfair advantage of
I was paying for everything on our little outing, and I was starting to feel like I was being used
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as in exercises
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the use of boom boxes is strictly prohibited in the park
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as in likes
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of uses
Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Given that harvesting grapes is time-sensitive, researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have invented a portable optical sensor that uses state-of-the-art machine learning to give winemakers instant information about the ripeness of their grapes, news agency SWNS reported.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Aside from reports by external security researchers, Stenberg also uses AI to find vulnerabilities himself.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Tarrant County uses Flock cameras, and the Fort Worth City Council approved a contract with Flock in June 2025.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit uses funds for research and programs that benefit families dealing with brain cancer.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Even so, looking at the 2024 city operating budget, which was $393 million, industrial parcels produced a net benefit to the budget of more than $16 million, according to the Northspan report, while residential uses lost nearly $38 million through demand for services exceeding tax revenues.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
At its meeting on April 7, the Arlington City Council unanimously gave initial approval to a zoning code that will offer a list of specific uses for buildings and focuses on the overall look and character of neighborhoods rather than categories of land use.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents have become a dime a dozen in the current global marketplace, spanning innumerable sizes, uses and styles.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
This proprietary ingredient is in all of their products, clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair in as few as five uses.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Though some of the former canneries and plants across the city were razed, several have been adapted for other uses.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the power plant property is being transferred to the city for a new fire station and other uses.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Serving the mission Adaptive reuse is when a structure is converted from one use to another, which typically preserves the exterior of a building while transforming its insides for more practical uses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
His signature dish, the popular snack bread cheela, made by lightly frying bread in gram flour, naturally uses less fuel than some treats.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Given that harvesting grapes is time-sensitive, researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have invented a portable optical sensor that uses state-of-the-art machine learning to give winemakers instant information about the ripeness of their grapes, news agency SWNS reported.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Aside from reports by external security researchers, Stenberg also uses AI to find vulnerabilities himself.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Tarrant County uses Flock cameras, and the Fort Worth City Council approved a contract with Flock in June 2025.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit uses funds for research and programs that benefit families dealing with brain cancer.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Unexpected Uses for Flaxseeds Flaxseeds have some surprising uses besides cooking and baking.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Even so, looking at the 2024 city operating budget, which was $393 million, industrial parcels produced a net benefit to the budget of more than $16 million, according to the Northspan report, while residential uses lost nearly $38 million through demand for services exceeding tax revenues.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
At its meeting on April 7, the Arlington City Council unanimously gave initial approval to a zoning code that will offer a list of specific uses for buildings and focuses on the overall look and character of neighborhoods rather than categories of land use.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents have become a dime a dozen in the current global marketplace, spanning innumerable sizes, uses and styles.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
This proprietary ingredient is in all of their products, clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair in as few as five uses.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Though some of the former canneries and plants across the city were razed, several have been adapted for other uses.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the power plant property is being transferred to the city for a new fire station and other uses.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Serving the mission Adaptive reuse is when a structure is converted from one use to another, which typically preserves the exterior of a building while transforming its insides for more practical uses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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NewSubstance utilizes over 20 years of experience to forge public art from a variety of immense canvases including a North Sea oil rig, Baku’s Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan, and even the night sky above the Secret Garden Party in Cambridge, England.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This type of therapy utilizes memories to help in the treatment of certain brain conditions, including dementia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and depression.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2026
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Orkambi in 2015, Symdeko in 2018 and Trikafta in 2019, which ultimately treats up to 90% of CF patients in the United States.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The definition of ultra-processing reflects a philosophy that idealizes traditional culinary practices and treats modern food processing methods as suspect, regardless of their health effects.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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Playing on the sympathy of the owner of the local sawmill, Winston leverages his family’s plight to talk his way into a job.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its camera system leverages Google AI to ensure everyone looks their best, while its Adaptive Battery can stretch up to 100 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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In cases tied to posture, physical therapy and strengthening exercises may help.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.—
HUIZHONG WU,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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The company has raised more than $200 million in venture capital funding, with investments coming from the likes of SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Serena Williams’ firm Serena Ventures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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This year’s field feels particularly strong, with Rory McIlroy ready to defend his title against the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.—
Dennis Esser,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The $5 discount for prepaid bags still applies.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Sports Broadcasting Act exemption passed in 1961 applies only to broadcast television.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant also serves lunch specials daily, including platters with a choice of protein (chicken, salmon or, naturally, steak) with rice or quinoa and a side salad.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crouch serves as creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Matt Tolmach, Richard Lederer and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, who co-wrote all episodes of Season 2.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hanging a decoy nest in your yard exploits this natural instinct and can discourage wasps from building nearby.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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While Big Tech exploits vulnerable Floridians, Florida’s lawmakers are taking action to prevent the costs of data centers from shifting to regular utility ratepayers, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of everyday Floridians.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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