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
Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This article uses reporting by The Associated Press.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
When the user says a word in English, the SkoBot uses AI speech recognition technology to identify the word and play the corresponding, pre-recorded audio file of the same word in Anishinaabemowin.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s a bit of retro-Eighties/electro going on, plus the last song uses a sample loop from Martin Denny.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
In these cases, rather than simply attacking the closeout, Johnson uses his momentum off the screen to get downhill, putting immediate pressure on the defense.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
My second book uses the third-person and personification to explore identity.
—Literary Hub
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
After a company uses the developer kit to prototype their robot, Nvidia will sell Thor T5000 modules that can be installed in production-ready robots.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Compared to mining, recycling old materials creates 61% less carbon pollution, uses 83% less energy, and needs 79% less water.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025
Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 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
Windex has a reputation for keeping windows clean, but its cleaning formula has plenty of other uses around the house and garage.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Turmeric is a whole spice that provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together for general wellness and culinary uses.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Sometimes my swimsuit barely had time to dry between uses.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Scrolling through reviews, shoppers have found loads of creative uses for them.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
There may also be variations to beak types to provide combined uses unique to the habitat or feeding habits or a particular species.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Different textures have different uses, so stock up on each.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Whole food sources such as beans, bananas, avocado and eggs offer the form your child’s body absorbs and uses best.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This article uses reporting by The Associated Press.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
When the user says a word in English, the SkoBot uses AI speech recognition technology to identify the word and play the corresponding, pre-recorded audio file of the same word in Anishinaabemowin.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s a bit of retro-Eighties/electro going on, plus the last song uses a sample loop from Martin Denny.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
In these cases, rather than simply attacking the closeout, Johnson uses his momentum off the screen to get downhill, putting immediate pressure on the defense.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
My second book uses the third-person and personification to explore identity.
—Literary Hub
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
After a company uses the developer kit to prototype their robot, Nvidia will sell Thor T5000 modules that can be installed in production-ready robots.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Compared to mining, recycling old materials creates 61% less carbon pollution, uses 83% less energy, and needs 79% less water.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Professor Russell wrote the core textbook on AI that every computer science major uses.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 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
Windex has a reputation for keeping windows clean, but its cleaning formula has plenty of other uses around the house and garage.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Turmeric is a whole spice that provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together for general wellness and culinary uses.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Sometimes my swimsuit barely had time to dry between uses.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Scrolling through reviews, shoppers have found loads of creative uses for them.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
There may also be variations to beak types to provide combined uses unique to the habitat or feeding habits or a particular species.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Different textures have different uses, so stock up on each.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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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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VO2 max is an indicator of how efficiently the body utilizes oxygen with intense exercise, said London, who is based in Savannah, Georgia.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Polestar 5’s interior is primarily designed for four people, but can carry five at a pinch, and treats them all to a four-zone climate control air conditioner, and the front seats have both heating and ventilation.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Among them was a Whipple procedure, which is an operation that treats tumors and other conditions in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The company says that Gayoso leverages his experience working in the creator economy to help Awareness Creation clients like Warner Bros and Applebee’s navigate the ever-changing social platforms to launch marketing campaigns and new projects, with a focus on virality.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fujifilm also leverages the pixel count to support a bevy of in-camera crop modes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As always, listen to your body and modify the exercises as necessary.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bankruptcy Considerations For Mid-Size Companies While larger businesses commonly use private-credit deals and liability management exercises as strategies to stay afloat and out of bankruptcy court, these options may be out of reach for smaller companies.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ceremony boasted performances from the likes of Doja Cat, Lola Young, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone with Jelly Roll, and Lady Gaga.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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She was followed by the likes of Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advocate for flexibility The same principle applies to flexible work environments, which reduce fatigue and burnout for caregivers and noncaregivers alike.—
Colleen Tolan,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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The program, at least for now, only applies to providers and patients in New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona and Washington, according to Axios.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The First Friday House Band sets the tone while Café Modern serves cocktails, wine, and a special dining menu.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shawn Boskie of Canyon Productions serves as executive producer.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chinese team developed a material that exploits this gradient to produce electricity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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Community forum pages dedicated to rating Greek life organizations show some evidence of the chapters’ exploits over the last three years.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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