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
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
How to Degrease Kitchen Cabinets With Diluted Vinegar The next method, preferred by our cleaning professionals, uses vinegar to break down grease.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Garten uses her trellises to cover an entire small pathway in and out of a section of her garden.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The cocooning experience of infrared bed therapy uses red and infrared light to support skin health and reduce inflammation.
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Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Its implant uses tiny threads that enter the brain's cortex.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The Cinematrix uses data from TMDB.
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Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
With so many drugs in the pipeline, the future of treating obesity, and who uses which treatment, could look very different.
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Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The fund's goal is to protect local businesses, maintain affordable commercial rents and prevent properties from being converted into uses that serve primarily tourists or second-home owners.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Moreover, that Google's standard cloud terms of service — which would prohibit uses leading to harm — did not apply to Project Nimbus.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The last three cases of India-Pakistan hostilities—in 2016, 2019, and 2025—involved exponentially greater uses of force than those before them.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
After workers cleared their desks in February 2025, the USAID offices on Pennsylvania Avenue were repurposed for other government uses.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Dual-purpose pieces open up the room for a variety of uses.
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Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Those uses were not reflected in our analysis.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Verb
This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
How to Degrease Kitchen Cabinets With Diluted Vinegar The next method, preferred by our cleaning professionals, uses vinegar to break down grease.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Garten uses her trellises to cover an entire small pathway in and out of a section of her garden.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The cocooning experience of infrared bed therapy uses red and infrared light to support skin health and reduce inflammation.
—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Its implant uses tiny threads that enter the brain's cortex.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The Cinematrix uses data from TMDB.
—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
With so many drugs in the pipeline, the future of treating obesity, and who uses which treatment, could look very different.
—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Noun
The most common uses of cloud seeding are to increase precipitation or suppress hail, usually by adding tiny particles of silver iodide, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The fund's goal is to protect local businesses, maintain affordable commercial rents and prevent properties from being converted into uses that serve primarily tourists or second-home owners.
—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Moreover, that Google's standard cloud terms of service — which would prohibit uses leading to harm — did not apply to Project Nimbus.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The last three cases of India-Pakistan hostilities—in 2016, 2019, and 2025—involved exponentially greater uses of force than those before them.
—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
After workers cleared their desks in February 2025, the USAID offices on Pennsylvania Avenue were repurposed for other government uses.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Dual-purpose pieces open up the room for a variety of uses.
—
Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Those uses were not reflected in our analysis.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
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This particular piece utilizes the material on a silhouette that’s been synonymous with disco culture since time immemorial.
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This only treats the symptoms, however.
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Married to a physician who often treats SCD patients, to me, this is deeply personal.
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The company leverages its SmartThings ecosystem and wearables to simplify healthy choices and provide personalized insights.
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Young Columbia, like other Youth Clubs, leverages social media to recruit members.
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Days began with morning yoga and consisted of one-on-one therapy sessions, emotionally exhausting group exercises, and experiential lessons like art therapy and roleplaying.
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Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.
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This has been a theme with AEW, which has seen the likes of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Penta, Ricky Saints, Jade Cargill and now Danhausen achieve career-defining success in AEW’s wake.
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This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.
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Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
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Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu.
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For all their confidence that progressive Christianity won’t play in red states, however, Warnock serves as a powerful counterpoint.
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This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.
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The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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