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 site is zoned C-MX-8, which generally allows a mix of uses up to 8 stories.
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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
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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Barden spends a lot of time speaking to agents and other athlete representatives.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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How Gen X spends Shoppers are seen outside the French multinational personal care and beauty retail brand Sephora store in Spain.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Biofuels are also increasingly being used to power heavy transport, including aviation, which consumes about 8% of oil globally and where electrification remains a distant dream, while a push is underway to expand biofuel usage in shipping, responsible for about 7% of global oil consumption.—
Nithin Coca,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Flowering consumes a lot of plant energy, and stems that are blooming won’t root well.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This idea of reasonableness is easily caricatured as moral timidity or a bloodless neutrality that drains politics of passion.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s why a fine textured soil, like clay, drains more poorly than does a coarse, sandy soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Apr. 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
Verb
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Federal courts have allowed Cook to stay on the job while the case plays out.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Then again, the Marlins could simply keep Alcantara, see how this season plays out, and revisit his future over the winter.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Animal advocates have long pushed the city to legalize TNR, saying the practice reduces unwarranted litters, euthanasia and shelter intake while improving the health of feral cats.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a sliding divider that provides a privacy barrier from the aisle and, according to the manufacturer, reduces noise from the galley and bathroom.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lab uses seawater to wash the aquariums.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Unlike many mineral sunscreens that can sit heavily on the skin, this one absorbs quickly and has a lightweight, smoothing effect.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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The luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of luciferin, producing blue light, which GFP then absorbs and re-emits as green fluorescence.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Uses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses%20up. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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