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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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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
Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 800 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Skippers kept fighting, using a 7-0 run to take a 57-55 lead with two minutes to go.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The dangers of some using modern technology to render false, realistic pornographic depictions of real individuals is just one of many concerns people are having in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
On her birthday, Kate released the last of her Mother Nature videos on social media, using the platform to promote her message of being outside among wildlife and open spaces as a key to her wellbeing and recovery from her cancer treatment.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
If dealing with persistent scum, create a paste using vinegar and baking soda, apply it, and leave it for 20 minutes before wiping it clean.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Founded in 1990 in Orange County, Jamboree builds various types of affordable housing using federal, state, and private funding.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The new approach moves beyond linear models by using Gaussian process regression, a technique capable of mapping complex nonlinear relationships with limited data.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Nader later reshared the photo to her own Story — which has since expired — using it to spotlight her more natural appearance.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Skippers kept fighting, using a 7-0 run to take a 57-55 lead with two minutes to go.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The dangers of some using modern technology to render false, realistic pornographic depictions of real individuals is just one of many concerns people are having in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
On her birthday, Kate released the last of her Mother Nature videos on social media, using the platform to promote her message of being outside among wildlife and open spaces as a key to her wellbeing and recovery from her cancer treatment.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
If dealing with persistent scum, create a paste using vinegar and baking soda, apply it, and leave it for 20 minutes before wiping it clean.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Founded in 1990 in Orange County, Jamboree builds various types of affordable housing using federal, state, and private funding.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The new approach moves beyond linear models by using Gaussian process regression, a technique capable of mapping complex nonlinear relationships with limited data.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Nader later reshared the photo to her own Story — which has since expired — using it to spotlight her more natural appearance.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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Other practices, such as wearing lightweight clothing, utilizing shade breaks, and limiting strenuous activity during peak afternoon heat, further reduce risk.—
Ethan Stone,
Ascend Agency,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Public Works will be utilizing over 800 pieces of equipment to clear the roadways while also working with private contractors.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Investors have largely shrugged off bouts of geopolitical brinkmanship, treating recent episodes, including the standoff over Greenland, as noise rather than a lasting risk.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Teams benefit most from treating an athlete’s symptoms, not tying recovery to external factors.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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Amidst the ongoing privacy issues surrounding door cameras and the backlash over social media giants exploiting user data to train their own models, today’s robots invite both passive and active observers into our homes and leave our data exposed to bad actors.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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For years, the debate around this issue has been quietly deadlocked between the forces for common sense reform to dramatically lower the cost of construction, and personal injury lawyers who reap increasingly large windfalls by exploiting this law.—
Elizabeth Crowley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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For these reasons, applying chemical ice melts and mechanically removing ice are better solutions.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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For decades, assessors across California have exercised reasonable and uniform judgment in applying it, guided by State Board of Equalization (BOE) advice, local building standards, and the factual circumstances of each rebuild.—
Jeffrey Prang,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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One case his office is handling involves a refugee who was pulled over in traffic and detained by ICE officers soon after leaving home.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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People handling or consuming the products could become seriously ill due to adulteration from pests, including rodents, birds and insects, the company said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Labor Department inspector general's office has interviewed staff in connection with the investigation, which followed a complaint that Chavez-DeRemer was having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate and abusing her office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Benny isn’t abusing his daughter.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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DigitalDefynd shared detailed observations on how the banking industry is employing AI.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The holding company operates more than 400 locations across nine states, employing more than 8,000 workers.—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Beere began serving as the interim chief in November, following Chief Floyd Mitchell’s abrupt resignation weeks earlier.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Return serving dishes and barware to cabinets and shelves.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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