1
as in utilizes
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
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
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
The fund’s performance in the first seven months of the year — the most recent Boston Partners has made available on its performance — has comfortably outperformed that of the MSCI World Index, which its management team uses as a comparative benchmark index.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
The ultrarich formula uses amino acids to reinforce weak strands, glycerin to hydrate and soften, silicones to smooth the cuticle, and coconut oil to add more moisture and shine.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The average home uses 30 kilowatts a day.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The fund also uses zero leverage—a nice extra margin of safety should interest rates unexpectedly rise.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This cake uses that magical trio of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for its main flavoring, but pairs the warm, complex goodness with a tangy, sweet cream cheese glaze for good measure.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The front camera also uses the Center Stage sensor found on other parts of the iPhone 17 line.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The phone exclusively uses eSIMs, a choice Apple says maximizes internal space.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Still, the recent rise in non-work uses suggests that a lot of the newest ChatGPT users are doing so more for personal than for productivity reasons.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s a right way to harvest parsley to keep up with demand for endless uses in your meals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Intended or not, one of the most common uses for AI chatbots has become companionship.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Politically motivated uses of force are a categorical assault on individual rights and on the American method of persuasion over force.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Businesses may allocate those leftover funds toward growing their operations or paying down their debt, among other uses.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
The light bars also have three lighting modes versatile enough for a whole houseful of uses.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
In addition to Western guests, CGTN also uses Western news anchors and correspondents, giving the network an even more legitimate appearance.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
The fund’s performance in the first seven months of the year — the most recent Boston Partners has made available on its performance — has comfortably outperformed that of the MSCI World Index, which its management team uses as a comparative benchmark index.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
The ultrarich formula uses amino acids to reinforce weak strands, glycerin to hydrate and soften, silicones to smooth the cuticle, and coconut oil to add more moisture and shine.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The average home uses 30 kilowatts a day.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The fund also uses zero leverage—a nice extra margin of safety should interest rates unexpectedly rise.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This cake uses that magical trio of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for its main flavoring, but pairs the warm, complex goodness with a tangy, sweet cream cheese glaze for good measure.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The front camera also uses the Center Stage sensor found on other parts of the iPhone 17 line.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The phone exclusively uses eSIMs, a choice Apple says maximizes internal space.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
That’s the spirit behind the AI Darwin Awards, which recognize the most spectacularly misguided uses of the technology.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Still, the recent rise in non-work uses suggests that a lot of the newest ChatGPT users are doing so more for personal than for productivity reasons.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s a right way to harvest parsley to keep up with demand for endless uses in your meals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Intended or not, one of the most common uses for AI chatbots has become companionship.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Politically motivated uses of force are a categorical assault on individual rights and on the American method of persuasion over force.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Businesses may allocate those leftover funds toward growing their operations or paying down their debt, among other uses.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
The light bars also have three lighting modes versatile enough for a whole houseful of uses.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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Morgan is paired with Detective Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) — cue the romantic tension — and utilizes her photographic memory and life experience to bring an unconventional perspective to his caseload.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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In only nine months, the young researchers reportedly built the prototype machine, which utilizes a rotating laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system to print cylindrical metal parts significantly faster than conventional systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The fact that this balm’s blend of hyaluronic microspheres, glycerin, and fruit extracts treats lips to long-lasting, intense levels of moisture.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Missing Middle Traditional education treats marketing as a creative discipline or a collection of disconnected principles or tactics.—
Christine Pilkington,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Economic response The trillions of dollars in revenue earned annually from the region’s oil and gas exports are strategically invested in global assets, which partially leverages the region’s soft power to secure influence in the world’s key decision-making centers.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Today, Riley leverages his lived experience to coach leaders through common leadership mistakes and complex challenges by focusing on clarity, accountability, and sustainability.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Salesforce contract renewals often become routine exercises—reviewing user counts, negotiating minor discounts and signing on the dotted line.—
Buyan Thyagarajan,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For its part, China last month urged the US not to send the Typhon missile system to Japan for the Resolute Dragon exercises.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The network already has minority stakes via the Growth Fund in the likes of Adolescence co-producer Warp Films, Two Rivers Media and Duck Soup, amongst others.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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That leaves the likes of Johnson, Zeev Buium, David Jiricek and Iowa prospects Carson Lambos, David Spacek, among others, to battle for the final lineup spot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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The expiring boost, implemented in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act under former President Joe Biden, applies to 22 million of the 24 million low- and middle-income Americans with plans through the ACA marketplace.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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No, Spotify's Lossless Listening only applies to music streamed on the app, Spotify engineer John Cieslik-Bridgen told USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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The local office of the OIJ in Quepos, which serves the central Pacific area of the country and is in the area where Miller Gardner died, told CNN on Friday that it was asked to expand its investigation into the case.—
Djenane Villanueva,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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My Pafology, later retitled Fuck, a book that exploits nearly every Black stereotype.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Whether through cyber operations, intellectual property theft, or now these scam centers, China exploits grey zones that provide strategic advantage while maintaining deniability.—
Mike Kuiken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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