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.
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Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
First, a large plant generally uses up more water than a small one, all else equal.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
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
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Spoilers Ahead Kara is introduced as a reckless party animal, who spends her time seeking out planets orbiting red suns, to weaken her superpowered metabolism and become intoxicated.
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
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Every company generates or consumes capital.
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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.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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The heroic death plays out almost as a footnote in an otherwise grim day at sea.
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This comes as a Big 12 lawsuit against the university and others, plays out in court.
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
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In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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Let the incoming chief make a few visible calls while the outgoing leader still absorbs the heat.
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Your body best absorbs water when it is taken in small amounts over time.
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“Uses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses%20up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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