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as in utilizing
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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as in treating
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in exploiting
to take unfair advantage of
I was paying for everything on our little outing, and I was starting to feel like I was being used
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Recent Examples of using
Sadie Benning and Michael Almereyda have found ghostly, evocative textures using Pixelvision, a Fisher-Price toy camera from the late 1980s.
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Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Redick worked with James’ trainer Mike Mancias to ensure his 41-year-old star’s durability in the final aughts of the game – the four-time NBA MVP eventually playing a team-high 45 minutes while using any opportunity to sink to the floor for a breather.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Opta’s model simulates games using the relative statistical strength between sides.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Mayor Karen Bass said officers will also expand their presence in the area by placing LAPD vehicles in high-visibility locations and using license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Over the next few days, a series of eyebrow-raising charges were made using his debit card, including purchases of enough gas to fill up multiple vehicles, Garcia told the Santa Fe New Mexican.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
In March the company rolled out Voices, which lets subscribers generate songs using AI versions of their own voices.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Redick worked with James’ trainer Mike Mancias to ensure his 41-year-old star’s durability in the final aughts of the game – the four-time NBA MVP eventually playing a team-high 45 minutes while using any opportunity to sink to the floor for a breather.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Opta’s model simulates games using the relative statistical strength between sides.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Mayor Karen Bass said officers will also expand their presence in the area by placing LAPD vehicles in high-visibility locations and using license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Over the next few days, a series of eyebrow-raising charges were made using his debit card, including purchases of enough gas to fill up multiple vehicles, Garcia told the Santa Fe New Mexican.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
In March the company rolled out Voices, which lets subscribers generate songs using AI versions of their own voices.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to utilizing his singing background and going through extensive training to sing as Michael, Jaafar's voice was also blended in with Michael's voice in some scenarios.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of treating scent as a short-term fix, the brand focuses on control, longevity, and reusability; three elements that are often missing from traditional air fresheners.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Greater weight should be given to longitudinal treatment records and the opinions of treating mental health professionals.—
Jeffrey Freedman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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By the time Cale Makar picked up the puck on the offensive line, exploiting Taylor Ward in a mismatched one-on-one before sniping short side past Anton Forsberg, the impending sweep was clear.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The review process is expected to take 18 months and is part of a two-step process, which also includes applying for an operating license.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Girod noted that by applying for relief, Guerra Sandoval was giving the government all her personal information — even fingerprints.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rai Cinema International Distribution, which is handling world sales, will unveil first footage in Cannes, with the production slated for completion in the fourth quarter of the year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Endorphins and serotonin spike, and over time the brain gets better at handling stressful conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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The White House declined to comment on the allegations against former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who stepped down last week after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Under the plan, FISA, which allows warrantless wiretapping of noncitizens, would be extended for three years, with new oversight guardrails and penalties for abusing the spy tool.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury is employing a PCR thermocycler that cuts the time to get a diagnosis from days to just merely hours.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to Caltrans, 19th Avenue is one of the busiest streets in San Francisco, carrying roughly 40,000 vehicles each day and serving as a major route to destinations such as San Francisco State University, Golden Gate Park, Lake Merced and Stonestown Shopping Center.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the $4 million public space investment, Legacy Foundation will add $1 million to expand Transform Lake County and Resilience grantmaking through 2027 to support the growth and stability of nonprofit organizations serving Lake County.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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