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as in to utilize
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in to exploit
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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as in application
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the use of boom boxes is strictly prohibited in the park
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2
as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the broken grill isn't going to be of much use in cooking the hamburgers
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of use
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The president is using the results of a Section 232 investigation, conducted by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, as the justification for the sector-specific tariffs.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
More promising still is Dell’s use of Salesforce’s AI agents to automate parts of its supply chain, including onboarding new suppliers, which has cut its average onboarding time from months to days.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Traditional saunas warm the air—typically using heated rocks—which in turn warms your body from the outside in.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The president is using the results of a Section 232 investigation, conducted by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, as the justification for the sector-specific tariffs.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
More promising still is Dell’s use of Salesforce’s AI agents to automate parts of its supply chain, including onboarding new suppliers, which has cut its average onboarding time from months to days.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for use
Verb
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The church also proposed adding space for hydroponic farming that would supply produce for the community and terrace farming that could be utilized by the residents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Belmont senior midfielder’s red face showed exhaustion from yet another big matchup she was heavily utilized in.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Senior Democrats are treating Saturday’s demonstrations as a show of strength and are urging participants to be peaceful amid fears disorder could be used to justify an administration crackdown.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Fans of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie were treated to an animatronics line in June, featuring an over 5-foot tall Victor, Emily, along with a 2-foot tall Sparky.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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As European nations—including France—maintained colonial rule, exploiting millions of people of color across the globe, Nardal wielded her writings as a weapon to challenge the global color line.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are reservations, though, about the intertwining of Christianity and conservative politics, and opportunistic politicians exploiting a movement to suit their agenda.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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As Vice Chair of the IEEE Quantum Computing Standards Project, she’s involved in setting global frameworks and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of new applications for groundbreaking technology.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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But with the advent of new materials and technologies in the latter half of the 20th century, many of these styles outlived their usefulness in the original contexts they were meant to be worn.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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The pair abducted Lee to make amends, and Allen killed them for outliving their usefulness, which was minimal anyway.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To be honest, this is a bit too hot for my liking, but high-proof fans will geek out on this.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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The single bathroom has a stand-up shower and the finishes are customized to your liking—think faux marble on the walls.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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The chain embellishment was applied to multiple styles, be in the short pump or a taller slingback, and stood out against different colors.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Use a mop to apply the bleach solution to the floors, covering a small area at a time and working in a figure-eight or side-to-side pattern.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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The utility also has detention basins at its Peak Flow Attenuation Facility, located off Scott Hamilton Drive, that are meant to allow the system to handle significant rain events.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, our providers handled our pregnancy with so much care and grace knowing our history.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Use.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/use. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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