Synonyms of uses

uses 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of use

1

as in utilizes

to put into action or service

I will need to use the large hammer for this project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• utilizes
• applies
• employs
• exploits
• operates
• harnesses
• exercises
• draws on
• makes use of
• wields
• manipulates
• handles
• brings to bear
• works
• directs
• recycles
• runs
• reuses
• cannibalizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misuses
• misapplies

2

as in treats

to behave toward in a stated way

the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treats
• serves
• handles
• is (to)
• deals (with)
• acts (toward)
• does by
• considers
• regards
• reacts (to)
• responds (to)
• engages (with)
• views
• reckons
• esteems
• rates

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leverages
• exploits
• abuses
• manipulates
• plays (on or upon)
• works
• milks
• imposes (on or upon)
• walks on
• capitalizes (on)
• trades on
• cashes in (on)
• cheats
• pimps
• mistreats
• sticks
• soaks
• commercializes
• bleeds
• overcharges
• commodifies
• jerks around
• skins
• fleeces

uses

2 of 2

noun

plural of use

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exercises
• applications
• usages
• plays
• operations
• employments
• exertions
• reuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disuses
• nonuses

2

as in likes

positive regard for something

I have no use for slackers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likes
• likings
• appetites
• shines
• relishes
• tastes
• loves
• thirsts
• enthusiasms
• preferences
• cravings
• love affairs
• tendencies
• desires
• favors
• fancies
• passions
• partialities
• weaknesses
• interests
• longings
• prejudices
• biases
• gustoes
• teeth
• yens
• leanings
• inclinations
• bents
• propensities
• palates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hatreds
• loathings
• disgusts
• distastes
• mislikes
• aversions
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uses

Verb

The program also uses 16 buoy systems to send live detection data to lifeguards. — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

When someone uses a TrumpRx coupon for a brand-name drug at the pharmacy counter, GoodRx processes the claim on the back end. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026

These include dissolution, which uses solvents to recover polystyrene as pellets, and pyrolysis, which heats mixed plastic waste in low oxygen to produce oil-like feedstocks for new plastic. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

This eCVT uses a planetary gear arrangement that sends power from the engine to one electric motor to charge the RAV4’s lithium-ion traction battery. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

This business unit, which uses living cells to manufacture products such as medicines, vaccines and biologics, was particularly hard hit by the post-Covid hangover. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Ship uses the majority of its fuel getting to space and will therefore require propellant transfers from various refueling flights in order to fly beyond low Earth orbit. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Alkaline Thermal Treatment uses heat to trigger a reaction between sodium hydroxide and organic matter, generating hydrogen fuel in the process. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Now, New Zealand space startup Zenno Astronautics says it’s tested an entirely new type of thruster that, unlike either of those conventional technologies, uses superconducting magnets to maintain a satellite’s orbit and orientation. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026

Noun

Then there’s KeraFactor, a no-needle synthetic peptide complex, which is ideal after transplant surgeries, among other uses. — Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Nearly half of all mall redevelopments now include at least three different uses on one site, and roughly the same share include housing, according to JLL research reported by ICSC. — Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Local experts can be empowered to focus on alcohol, and creative uses of federal or state money can fund it. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

Since the early 21st century, when the berries became popular in the United States and Europe, many additional uses have been found for the berries in foods and beverages. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

The Buff neck gaiter is a classic example cold-weather face cover, sun shield, sweat wicker, wound wrap, pillowcase and camp towel, among other uses. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

In 2015, the city adopted a specific plan, which proposed new housing, retail, commercial space and entertainment uses. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Performance-enhancing uses also raise ethical considerations. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026

While Americans have traditionally favored extra-large vehicles, compact EVs are beginning to attract attention for specialized uses where low operating costs, easy parking and quiet electric operation outweigh concerns about speed and range. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026