as in spends
to make complete use of
we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles
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Recent Examples of uses up
The group uses up data on 32 safety measures to evaluate hospitals.
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Eva Flowe
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The site is zoned C-MX-8, which generally allows a mix of uses up to 8 stories.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The Firmware Updater uses up rare lunum to increase Hugh’s health, boost his weapons or improve Diana’s hacking.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
To power the generators and light the tent city, the site uses up to 12,000 gallons of diesel.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
First, a large plant generally uses up more water than a small one, all else equal.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Eva Flowe
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The site is zoned C-MX-8, which generally allows a mix of uses up to 8 stories.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The Firmware Updater uses up rare lunum to increase Hugh’s health, boost his weapons or improve Diana’s hacking.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
To power the generators and light the tent city, the site uses up to 12,000 gallons of diesel.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
First, a large plant generally uses up more water than a small one, all else equal.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses up
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Set a budget The average American spends a whopping $168 per date, according to a 2025 survey from BMO.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The bitters combine with the hogo to create an entirely new drink, one that’s deeper and richer and honestly weirder, a drink that’s still sunshine-caliber refreshing but whose soul spends half the year in the underworld.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Reducing the need for permanent port fuel infrastructure To support continuous operations, the platform consumes roughly 16,500 to 17,600 pounds of hydrogen per week, stored in modular, ISO-compatible low-pressure containers integrated into the floating structure.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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When supply tightens in a state that still consumes tens of millions of gallons a day, prices become more volatile and more expensive.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Overthinking at work drains emotional energy because your brain never fully relaxes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Mighty Mississippi ⛴️ Flowing about 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf in Louisiana, the Mississippi River borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from western New York to most of Wyoming.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Apr. 2026
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As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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While that plays out, Gomez's term is slated to end June 30.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Of course the Kentucky Derby showed more of the same, but depending on how the race plays out at Saratoga, Pletcher’s charge may not be coming from far off the pace.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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One of the most criticized uses a four-letter word widely considered homophobic.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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This gray-and-white kitchen uses two-tone paint and Shaker-style fronts for a classic design.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Taco night can swing from chicken to beans to leftover roasted vegetables and grain bowl night absorbs whatever produce is about to turn.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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“Uses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses%20up. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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