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
Tabbed nothing less than the golden generation, they were meant to grow a sport that long had roots but never could quite blossom, using the soil of their own country to do it.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Separately, the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida is using music to honor the people murdered at Pulse.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The platform also allows users to translate their podcasts into more than 30 languages, using a cloned version of the Rebel user’s voice, and to immediately clip portions of their podcast.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 12 June 2026
Password protection, single sign-on integration and other similar strategies prevent unauthorized access—not just to building agents, but to using them.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Zeferjahn had struggled earlier in the season, when the Angels were using him for multiple innings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Looking at the 2026 pitch map below, Hancock is now using a more common plan of attack with his four-seamer, sinker and sweeper.
—Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Separately, the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida is using music to honor the people murdered at Pulse.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The platform also allows users to translate their podcasts into more than 30 languages, using a cloned version of the Rebel user’s voice, and to immediately clip portions of their podcast.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 12 June 2026
Password protection, single sign-on integration and other similar strategies prevent unauthorized access—not just to building agents, but to using them.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Zeferjahn had struggled earlier in the season, when the Angels were using him for multiple innings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Looking at the 2026 pitch map below, Hancock is now using a more common plan of attack with his four-seamer, sinker and sweeper.
—Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 29 May 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.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Zou noted that one major challenge is the lack of a mature software and algorithm ecosystem capable of fully utilizing photonic hardware.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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For Vasquez, 29, treating Jesse with Spinraza was an easy choice.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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That one sentence can shift the focus from treating a disease to treating a person.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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One of the first allegations that Epstein was exploiting his associations with the modeling world appeared in a police report filed in 1997 in California.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Dynamic pricing is simply an algorithm created to achieve that by exploiting market power.—
Stefan Szymanski,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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In addition to rinsing off aphids, applying a soapy water solution can help get them out of your garden.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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To recreate the look, begin by applying styling gel to your hair and then part it in the middle.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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And whatever happens, BBC Studios will remain in the saddle, handling distribution, licensing, consumer products, digital, and immersive experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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On July 31, a dispatcher from Alligator Alcatraz called the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for guidance on handling an employee with a traffic offense warrant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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According to Variety and Puck, the film was originally set to dramatize Jackson being accused of abusing 13‑year‑old Jordan Chandler in 1993.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed in December, claims that the Litchfield Middle School failed to act on a complaint from the 1980s that Driscoll was allegedly abusing students before Fitterer and Bird were middle school students in the 1990s.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Zoli’s lofty warehouse space continues Amant’s design sensibility, employing and elevating simple materials like concrete, brick, and wood, which, says Ebers, are visually warm and acoustically beneficial (a boon nowadays when having a conversation in a restaurant can be increasingly challenging).—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The series is created and showrun by Yalun Tu, with Marialy Rivas serving as lead director and executive producer.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Once serving the suspension, the NFL did not reinstate him after a domestic violence incident.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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