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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
First, locate the radiant to the left of the waning moon using a handy smartphone stargazing app.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Paller tried a similar experiment in 2009, this time using sound.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Officers found Tong and confirmed his identity by using his expired MSU student ID.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Fourth-generation power units are intended to improve safety by using used fuel instead of storing it.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Shows like ChapoTrapHouse distribute their main episodes widely across podcast platforms for reach and discovery, while using Patreon, my company, as the place where listeners access additional episodes.
—Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
The 19-year-old fled along North Melrose Drive, using the bicycle lane to speed past traffic.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Paller tried a similar experiment in 2009, this time using sound.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Officers found Tong and confirmed his identity by using his expired MSU student ID.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Fourth-generation power units are intended to improve safety by using used fuel instead of storing it.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Shows like ChapoTrapHouse distribute their main episodes widely across podcast platforms for reach and discovery, while using Patreon, my company, as the place where listeners access additional episodes.
—Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
The 19-year-old fled along North Melrose Drive, using the bicycle lane to speed past traffic.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 25 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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Alexander Isak’s ability to stretch the pitch could give an under-strength Manchester United back line a problem, while Florian Wirtz is capable of exploiting space in between the lines.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The human cost of finding and exploiting bugs may approach zero, but fixing them won’t.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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With Philadelphia applying pressure, Winn shattered Trea Turner’s bat to induce a 5-4-3 double play, recording the first two outs of the inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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If bitten by a rattlesnake, victims should stay calm, limit movement, call 911 and seek emergency medical attention, avoiding myths such as sucking out the venom or applying ice.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 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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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Church threw himself into public life, serving as a parks commissioner in New York and helping to found the Metropolitan Museum of Art.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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