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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2
as in likes
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of uses
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Mollick uses one set of models for coding, and another for editorial help—common among power users.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The Perfect Neighbor uses police bodycam footage and 911 calls to tell the story of a deadly shooting in 2023.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
This article uses reporting by the Associated Press.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Reports of early concepts include a screenless, wearable device that uses voice input and subtle haptics, envisioned more as an ambient companion than a traditional gadget.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Like the pink style, this pair uses a gradient fade from dark to light gray on its mesh, while the rest of the shoe’s components are outfitted in dark gray and black.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Strict conditions in the current law means the Milwaukee Police Department rarely uses it.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
By contrast, new housing, especially when replacing empty lots or obsolete uses, tends to have just a marginal impact on traffic.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Peabody-Whitehead was formerly a boarding house, several nightclubs and restaurants, and clerical offices, among other commercial uses, Wertenteil said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
OpenAI also told Fortune that the announcement was part of its plan to build on the latest release of the Model Spec, while maintaining boundaries against harmful uses like deepfakes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
These glasses can call, take pictures, and speak lots of languages, among many other uses.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
There are some legitimate medical uses for fentanyl, including post-surgery and severe pain relief, but it is often mixed in with other illicit drugs and can be fatal.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Stand your ground laws and their complicated history Most stand your ground laws center around justifiable uses of force, according to Cynthia Godsoe, a professor of criminal law at Brooklyn Law School.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Beyond medical uses The team also equipped the robot with a tiny camera, enabling it to inspect hard-to-reach spots inside the jet engine model.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
This particular system uses an underground connecting cable between two passenger cabins.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Mollick uses one set of models for coding, and another for editorial help—common among power users.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The Perfect Neighbor uses police bodycam footage and 911 calls to tell the story of a deadly shooting in 2023.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
This article uses reporting by the Associated Press.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Reports of early concepts include a screenless, wearable device that uses voice input and subtle haptics, envisioned more as an ambient companion than a traditional gadget.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Like the pink style, this pair uses a gradient fade from dark to light gray on its mesh, while the rest of the shoe’s components are outfitted in dark gray and black.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Strict conditions in the current law means the Milwaukee Police Department rarely uses it.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
The uses were truly endless (at least in the 1990s).
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
By contrast, new housing, especially when replacing empty lots or obsolete uses, tends to have just a marginal impact on traffic.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Peabody-Whitehead was formerly a boarding house, several nightclubs and restaurants, and clerical offices, among other commercial uses, Wertenteil said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
OpenAI also told Fortune that the announcement was part of its plan to build on the latest release of the Model Spec, while maintaining boundaries against harmful uses like deepfakes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
These glasses can call, take pictures, and speak lots of languages, among many other uses.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
There are some legitimate medical uses for fentanyl, including post-surgery and severe pain relief, but it is often mixed in with other illicit drugs and can be fatal.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Stand your ground laws and their complicated history Most stand your ground laws center around justifiable uses of force, according to Cynthia Godsoe, a professor of criminal law at Brooklyn Law School.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Beyond medical uses The team also equipped the robot with a tiny camera, enabling it to inspect hard-to-reach spots inside the jet engine model.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
Verb
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The pair comes in unisex sizing and utilizes a unique lattice-style construction which allows for high levels of breathability while maintaining comfort and structure.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the comfort front, Artistic Milliners’ Lounge Edit utilizes new fibers and weaving techniques to create fabrics that are soft and drape beautifully.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The definitive Aaron Sorkin series shaped many TV viewers’ understanding of American politics and liberal ideology, and The Diplomat treats its casting coup with an enormous dollop of respect.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just as he’s done with hip-hop prior, Bradley treats the empire of sneakers with a literary and scholastic sense that few have prior.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Developed by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers, the system leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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And then, the electromagnetic force leverages two facts about the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But most of the participants stuck with the exercises.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Simple steps — like exercises, therapy, or home adjustments — can reduce fall risk, a leading cause of hospitalization for seniors.—
Conviva Senior Primary Care,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clip has been viewed more than 1 million times on TikTok and received over 76,000 likes.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the 10 days since Getachew shared the complete remix, the release has been streamed more than 270,000 times on Soundcloud and racked up nearly 16,000 likes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump cannot pardon himself in the hush money case because presidential clemency power only applies to federal cases.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The law applies to approximately 4,000 restaurants in New York City that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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The ballad reflects on a chance meeting with an ex after a breakup and serves as a rare apology from the singer, expressing regret for a relationship that ended too soon.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film follows Caiden (Smith), a hapless fitness enthusiast who moves to Los Angeles dreaming of becoming a trainer, only to be diverted by Randy (Krumholtz), an opportunistic Hollywood Boulevard grifter who exploits his likeness to the world’s most famous superhero.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Malware often exploits vulnerabilities in outdated systems, so regularly updating your operating system, antivirus and productivity tools adds another layer of protection against future attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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