Synonyms of using

using

verb

present participle of use

1

as in utilizing

to put into action or service

I will need to use the large hammer for this project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• utilizing
• applying
• exploiting
• employing
• harnessing
• operating
• exercising
• making use of
• drawing on
• wielding
• manipulating
• handling
• bringing to bear
• working
• directing
• running
• recycling
• reusing
• cannibalizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

2

as in treating

to behave toward in a stated way

the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treating
• handling
• serving
• being (to)
• acting (toward)
• dealing (with)
• regarding
• doing by
• viewing
• considering
• responding (to)
• engaging (with)
• reacting (to)
• rating
• esteeming
• reckoning

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploiting
• abusing
• leveraging
• manipulating
• playing (on or upon)
• milking
• imposing (on or upon)
• working
• walking on
• capitalizing (on)
• trading on
• pimping
• cashing in (on)
• cheating
• mistreating
• sticking
• soaking
• commercializing
• overcharging
• bleeding
• skinning
• jerking around
• fleecing
• commodifying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of using

Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

At the time of his death, Garcia-Sanchez was hauling asbestos-containing materials from the ninth floor to lower levels using a freight elevator, the report said. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Meek, without using names, criticized both Jones and Gilbert for donations received from CDR and The Geo Group, companies that have made money off immigration enforcement in Florida. — Raisa Habersham july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

In recent years, farmers began using passenger vans with seats and seat belts for 10 or 12 workers, said Dean Okimoto, chief of operations for Nalo Farms. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Garcia’s conviction included an enhancement for fleeing after committing a gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon in the commission of the offense. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

The latest Navy contract advances the Mk 104 program toward design maturity while supporting the Pentagon’s broader effort to diversify suppliers and accelerate missile production using more flexible manufacturing methods. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

That’s why Alpine has logged more than 45,000 km (28,000 miles) of virtual development using its state-of-the-art DiM250 driver-in-the-loop simulator. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

While the cast maintained a united front, Cattrall was miffed at Parker’s raise and tried to negotiate for a higher payday, using Samantha’s fan-favorite status as leverage. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026