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
Officers conducted a search on foot and using a drone, but were unable to locate the animal.
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Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Freight traffic using the Chonhar bridge declined 71% in just two weeks this month, according to Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s drone forces.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 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
Jia adds that over the past year or so, using AI tools has enabled the company to reduce costs by around 90%, but that the new technology has also massively increased the level of competition.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 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
Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Freight traffic using the Chonhar bridge declined 71% in just two weeks this month, according to Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s drone forces.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 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
Jia adds that over the past year or so, using AI tools has enabled the company to reduce costs by around 90%, but that the new technology has also massively increased the level of competition.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 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
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.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Teacher Pritul Patel said the school's culture embraces students' differences rather than treating them as obstacles.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The team says its approach offers a new way to tune these light sources by exploiting the unique layered structure of hBN, a material that can be repeatedly separated, twisted, and reassembled.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Daniel Emilio Rodriguez, 35, of Sanford, recorded himself raping, molesting and exploiting the girl over the course of two years and also masturbated in front of her and a 10-year-old male relative, prosecutors say.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But when a friend who turned 15 started applying for work, Njea had to be honest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The federal judge handling the case has scheduled a hearing for next month to determine whether federal prosecutors should face sanctions in the case.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Human resources specialists These workers oversee hiring, orientation and ongoing support for employees, handling recruitment, benefits and workplace concerns.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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America’s youth have been increasingly abusing common over-the-counter medications, according to poison center records.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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After a 1980s split with Fidel Castro cost him the Interior Ministry, Valdés returned to power in the 2000s, overseeing telecommunications, serving as vice president and helping recover Che Guevara’s remains.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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For Sánchez, the second longest-serving leader among the 27 European Union states, political survival now looks more perilous than ever before.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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