USES UP Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

uses up

verb

present tense third-person singular of use up

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 These theatres are also combined with Dolby Atmos audio, which offers a technically superior 3D dimensional sound that uses up to 64-channels to pinpoint sound in space. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The group uses up data on 32 safety measures to evaluate hospitals. — 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

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Also, what would happen to the College Sports Commission, the main NIL enforcement arm that spends the bulk of its time analyzing third-party NIL deals that would be greatly reduced under this arrangement?

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Each day Mark Beard spends in recovery is a reminder of what could have been.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of spends

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And the human brain only consumes about 20 watts of energy doing that.

— Jackie Snow, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
Every prompt, response, and autonomous agent interaction consumes tokens, and as AI systems become more sophisticated, usage can scale from thousands to millions—or even trillions—of tokens.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of consumes

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Redesign how the job actually gets done on-site, begin with where your people spend their time and what drains it, and bring in technology to serve that work.

— Jessica Beck, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Continue reading … DIGITAL HEIST — Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses.

— , FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of drains

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That’s because even ordinary winds – and far worse, storms and earthquakes – cause tall buildings to sway, which ruins people’s concentration, wrecks their mood, and even exhausts them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.

— Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026

Definition of exhausts

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But some in the city are waiting to see how a separate court battle in Boston over changes to multiple national parks, including the President’s House, plays out for answers.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Cook, who has remained in the post while the case plays out, called the allegations a pretext to oust her over monetary policy differences.

— Will Dunham, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of plays out

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Supporting our employees reduces burnout, improves retention, strengthens decision-making and helps ensure exceptional service for Washington County residents.

— Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026
For silent navigation, the Logitech Silent Wireless Mouse reduces click sounds by over 90% without sacrificing tactile feel.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduces

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The system uses natural ammonia as its working refrigerant, completely overcoming synthetic compounds like HCFCs and HFCs that contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Hisense uses different operating systems in different regions for some of these TVs, but happily the new Dolby Vision 2 update will still work regardless of whether your UX, UR9, UR8 or U7 uses the Google TV or Hisense VIDAA smart platform.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of uses

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Costs have not hit consumers yet as the new government absorbs the difference for now.

— Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The study also looked at the secondhand clothing market, specifically noting whether a country absorbs used textiles or exports them to other nations.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

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