use up
verb
used up; using up; uses up
: to exhaust of strength or useful properties
land that has been used up
Examples of use up in a Sentence
we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles
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Spritzer What better way to use up small portions left on your bar cart than making a wine spritzer?
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education has a waiver process in place for schools that use up all their stockpile days due to inclement weather.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Within the game, players can scout enemy routes, plan their assaults, and strike with precision, plus use up-close combat.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Polarek said the heavy snowfall in November used up a lot of salt.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education has a waiver process in place for schools that use up all their stockpile days due to inclement weather.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
Within the game, players can scout enemy routes, plan their assaults, and strike with precision, plus use up-close combat.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Polarek said the heavy snowfall in November used up a lot of salt.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Use up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20up. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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