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

Federal officials are using helicopters and ground vehicles to drive the horses into a large catch pen with holding corrals. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

But a growing number of ships are using a route close to the Omani coast instead, threatening Iran’s leverage over the waterway. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

On July 2, Rubio said the State Department is developing a more streamlined system that would allow Americans to more easily take and upload passport photos using their phones or computers. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 July 2026

The developer team has been using AI coding assistants for six months. — Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Earlier, Rostec also highlighted that small arms’ performance characteristics remain unchanged when using the Mnogotochie, eliminating the need for modifications or installation of attachments. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Companies would be required to verify the age of children, in part, by using a digital signaling system that next year will be required by state law. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Thornton has also increased penalties for repeat offenders illegally using personal fireworks. — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 2 July 2026