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as in utilizes
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in leverages
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 exercises
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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as in likes
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of uses
The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
That’s just one trick Daniels uses.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
—Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The Forest, for instance, uses AI to create NPCs that not only respond to player actions but also exhibit emergent behavior, such as forming alliances or ambushing players when least expected.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The commenters seem to think so), then uses her ring ringer to dab a bit more pink blush onto her lips, and ta-da!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
The treatment, which goes beyond standard chemotherapy, uses multiple medications to target a specific mutation of the cancer.
—Susan Young, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
That’s just one trick Daniels uses.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
—Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The Forest, for instance, uses AI to create NPCs that not only respond to player actions but also exhibit emergent behavior, such as forming alliances or ambushing players when least expected.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The commenters seem to think so), then uses her ring ringer to dab a bit more pink blush onto her lips, and ta-da!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
The treatment, which goes beyond standard chemotherapy, uses multiple medications to target a specific mutation of the cancer.
—Susan Young, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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For the protective coating, the research utilizes trifluoromethane (CHF3), a by-product of plastic manufacturing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2025
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That’s because Apple utilizes OpenAI’s industry-leading large language models.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2025
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Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum actively treats discoloration with 2% niacinamide and helps brighten the look of dark circles, thanks to caffeine.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's the way society treats you.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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Sunil Kumar, an anesthesiologist and lifestyle medicine physician, spoke to Newsweek about the clip that has over 210,000 likes.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rose has led more rounds here than scores of multiple-time Masters champions, including the likes of Tom Watson (seven), Seve Ballesteros (six) and Nick Faldo (three, each being the one that ends in a green jacket ceremony).—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In most everyday situations, this mismatch between the two theories doesn’t cause problems because general relativity applies to large objects (planets, stars, galaxies), and quantum theory applies to tiny particles (atoms, photons).—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
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The same logic applies to the Illinois state flag.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Idaho Power serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Shotgun 650's frame serves as the foundation for the Classic 650, which also uses a lot of its sibling's parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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Unlike hijacking, which alters resolution paths, cache poisoning exploits weaknesses in the DNS resolution process itself, enabling large-scale phishing, credential theft and malware distribution.—
David Redekop,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This tactic exploits user trust in familiar sites, allowing attackers to silently breach systems of specific individuals or organizations.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There's all kinds of applications for this information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its applications include the following.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the current budget, the City Attorney’s Office employs just under 425 people and will spend $85 million this year.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The plant employs more than 7,000 people and produces a variety of vehicles, including the Leaf EV and Rogue crossover.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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