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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2
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
Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The indictment further alleges Eidleh created Federal Child Nutrition Program sites using nominee owners, then falsely claimed the sites were serving meals to thousands of children each day.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Newsom had called for raising a monthly premium for undocumented people using the state’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, to $50 from $30.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The repetitive tasks are automated using AI.
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Terdawn Deboe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In 2021, the actor first rapped on the group’s Good Guys, Bad Guys EP, using the name Frankie Pulitzer.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
According to the department’s directive written in 2023, officers should consider voice commands and several alternatives before using lethal force.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The indictment further alleges Eidleh created Federal Child Nutrition Program sites using nominee owners, then falsely claimed the sites were serving meals to thousands of children each day.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Newsom had called for raising a monthly premium for undocumented people using the state’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, to $50 from $30.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The repetitive tasks are automated using AI.
—
Terdawn Deboe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In 2021, the actor first rapped on the group’s Good Guys, Bad Guys EP, using the name Frankie Pulitzer.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
According to the department’s directive written in 2023, officers should consider voice commands and several alternatives before using lethal force.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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By cutting down on imports, relying on vast stockpiles and utilizing more clean energy, China has been able to cushion the impact of higher prices at home, if not alleviate it completely.
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In her post, SZA highlighted a disproportionate reliance on the creative output of Black artists by those utilizing generative AI models.
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Hosts are treating the tablescape as a love language and bringing back small rituals like candles, cloth napkins, good china on a random weeknight and a toast before the first bite.
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Teacher Pritul Patel said the school's culture embraces students' differences rather than treating them as obstacles.
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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The 2018 games in Russia similarly came under fire for accusations of bribery and exploiting workers.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Woman applying estrogen patch during hormone therapy.
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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America’s youth have been increasingly abusing common over-the-counter medications, according to poison center records.
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Uber’s campaign accused trial attorneys of unethically abusing their clients and attorneys said the company is attempting restructure longstanding civil justice laws to escape accountability for harm caused by its drivers.
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California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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The institute will be housed in Berkeley’s political science department, serving about 500 students a year, hosting fellows and funding research on democracy.
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And second, that Israel’s former military chief Eisenkot is now seen as the main political threat to the country’s longest-serving leader.
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