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

Clay regularly advises organizations on using existential psychology and behavioral science to improve their products, services, and workplace culture. — Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

When South Korea’s stock market plummeted last month by more than 40% from its June high, Yun said data suggested that many traders who were using leverage to try and multiply returns were wiped out. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Lach also reminded boaters to obey no-wake zones, understand how their vessels operate during the day and at night, and remain aware of kayakers, paddleboarders, and other people using the river. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

This can be a strong solution, though Silva-Nash does not recommend using it on natural stone. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

Atoms Real Estate will lead the work using its architects, engineers, construction specialists, and technology teams. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Czilli was upset about the Republicans’ move to remove the prohibition against using non-firearms weapons. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Several class actions were filed by broadcast reporters, podcasters, narrators, and voice actors against Google and other tech companies for using the plaintiffs’ voices to train their AI systems. — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026