1
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
It was later removed by medical professionals using ice and lubricant.
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PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
The firm found that residents are in favor of preserving the old City Hall at its current location and using the space as a coffee house and ice cream shop, according to city documents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Gertrude set out to generate the same kind of shock—modernism’s disruption of form and perspective—by using words to compose a fractured picture.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
In other words, permaculture, using concepts learned from natural ecosystems, seeks to minimize the gardener’s work.
—Catherine Habgood
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the leaders in the field, ICON, is working with NASA on Project Olympus, a construction system designed to 3D print infrastructure (like habitats, landing pads, and roads) on the Moon using local regolith (lunar soil).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Some people are more at risk when using Benadryl.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, which recommends using acetaminophen to treat fever and pain in pregnant women, says that untreated fever can cause grave harms such as miscarriage, birth defects or premature birth, especially early in a pregnancy.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Drone footage then shows one of the deputies using a wire apparatus to snare one end of alligator.
—Richard Tribou, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
The firm found that residents are in favor of preserving the old City Hall at its current location and using the space as a coffee house and ice cream shop, according to city documents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Gertrude set out to generate the same kind of shock—modernism’s disruption of form and perspective—by using words to compose a fractured picture.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
In other words, permaculture, using concepts learned from natural ecosystems, seeks to minimize the gardener’s work.
—Catherine Habgood
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the leaders in the field, ICON, is working with NASA on Project Olympus, a construction system designed to 3D print infrastructure (like habitats, landing pads, and roads) on the Moon using local regolith (lunar soil).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Some people are more at risk when using Benadryl.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, which recommends using acetaminophen to treat fever and pain in pregnant women, says that untreated fever can cause grave harms such as miscarriage, birth defects or premature birth, especially early in a pregnancy.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Drone footage then shows one of the deputies using a wire apparatus to snare one end of alligator.
—Richard Tribou, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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The use of artificial intelligence to address workforce shortages has tripled since 2023, with 28% of companies now utilizing it.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ranking is a record of how 18 sectors across the Fortune 500, including financials, health care, and retailing, are utilizing AI to personalize customer experiences, provide groundbreaking data analysis, optimize supply chains, and more.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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John Tufts October is treating stargazers to something sweet ahead of Halloween — one bright supermoon and two meteor showers, the Draconids and the Orionids.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and were seen treating the victims.—
Michael Dorgan , Simon Owen,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Republicans, who control the chamber by a narrow margin, insist Democrats are exploiting the deadline to force unrelated concessions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The company’s release notes doesn’t mention any hackers exploiting the flaw.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Louisville police's Traffic Unit is handling the ongoing investigation.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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Miller was accused of abusing three infants in her care at The Lawrence School in 2021 and 2022.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Labor is also opening investigations into companies the agency says are abusing the system.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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SonoBello in Beverly Hills helps clients downsize in just one visit with just a local anesthetic, employing a technique called TriSculpt.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead of employing the Surplus Land Act, which would require prioritizing affordable housing projects on the properties, San Diego officials are working with state housing officials, the Governor’s Office and at least one state lawmaker for exemptions to the law.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Under the proposal, the release of all Israeli hostages—dead and alive—would occur within 72 hours of Israel formally accepting the deal, in exchange for the release of 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 detainees from Gaza.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to serving in the state Legislature, Wing is the owner of Wing Media Group, which produces outdoors programming.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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