uses up

present tense third-person singular of use up

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses up
Verb
  • Alicent's father is the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), who spends years maneuvering to make sure his grandson inherits the Iron Throne.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 June 2026
  • All told, Negodiuk spends about $600 a month on tokens for AI agents.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Every company generates or consumes capital.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • All in all, the researchers estimated their new device consumes at most one-tenth the power of current state-of-the-art electronic neuromorphic hardware.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away.
    Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • Lavender prefers coarse, sandy soil that drains quickly.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
    Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026
  • If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The heroic death plays out almost as a footnote in an otherwise grim day at sea.
    Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • This comes as a Big 12 lawsuit against the university and others, plays out in court.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2026
  • Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 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.
    ABC News, 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
Verb
  • Let the incoming chief make a few visible calls while the outgoing leader still absorbs the heat.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Your body best absorbs water when it is taken in small amounts over time.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

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“Uses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses%20up. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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