in use

idiom

: being used
All of the computers are currently in use.

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Apple believes this process is unique among the digital assistants in use today. Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Keep them dry and store them in a safe, clean place when not in use. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025 Not only are the containers stackable, but the lids snap together to reduce clutter when not in use. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 There's no denying that front racks are great for carrying cargo, but the things do needlessly clutter your bike up when not in use. Ben Coxworth may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in use

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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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