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 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.
—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
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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Magloire, who once dreamed of becoming a professional soccer career and has mixed feelings about the World Cup’s current state, nowadays spends more time thinking about movements on a stage than on a soccer field.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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When a company spends that much political capital warning about existential risk, policymakers eventually act on those warnings.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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When the algae die and decompose, the process consumes oxygen that fish need to survive.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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The brain itself consumes roughly 20-25% of resting metabolic energy in humans, compared to just 3-4% in most mammals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Set a clearer end time today so work supports wellbeing rather than drains it.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Overthinking at work drains emotional energy because your brain never fully relaxes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.—
Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 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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Less than two miles away, a similarly bustling scene plays out on California Avenue, often considered Palo Alto’s second downtown.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The thriller plays out from the perspective of both women.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.—
Meelan Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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This automatically measures the distance between the edges of the folding panels, uses sensors to detect offsets and recalibrates the brightness of adjacent LEDs to hide the tiny slot.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Prioritise, which uses AI to surface your most important notifications first, and Summarise, which condenses long chat threads into a quick summary without opening the app.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Homeowners rely on insurance to pool risks so that no individual absorbs the full cost of a shock.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Uses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses%20up. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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