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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If an engineer spends 40% of the day chasing approvals, moving data between systems or completing repetitive tasks, then high-value talent is operating below capacity.

— Priya Sawant, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of spends

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Football sensation Erling Haaland, known for his striking goal record, reportedly consumes 6,000 calories daily, a regimen suited to his intense physical demands and unique metabolism.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Memory-centric computing has emerged as one possible solution because moving data often consumes more energy than the calculations themselves.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Definition of consumes

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In areas with valleys or basins, cooler and denser air drains downhill and pools in low spots overnight, a process known as cold-air pooling.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

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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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To manage operational heat, the hardware uses a thermal strategy that entirely removes mechanical components like fans or liquid pumps.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Now, New Zealand space startup Zenno Astronautics says it’s tested an entirely new type of thruster that, unlike either of those conventional technologies, uses superconducting magnets to maintain a satellite’s orbit and orientation.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026

Definition of uses

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The Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
This modeling effect matters more as AI absorbs the routine layer of work.

— Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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