as in uses
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the machine's warranty does not cover malfunctions that result from improper usage
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Recent Examples of usages
And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Some of the earliest kind of public usages of this license plate loophole, so to speak, are with RVs.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
For consumers who have a passion for the Escalade and Escalade V, the IQ is just another alternative to the monstrosity SUV that serves every possible purpose in modern day vehicle usages.
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Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
With a $51K base price, the Toyota Tundra delivers for a wide array of usages and consumers.
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Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
In Tennessee, sportsbooks notified the state’s Sports Wagering Council of 105 underage account usages in 2024.
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Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.
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Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
And those usages would be in four-hour intervals.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Some of the earliest kind of public usages of this license plate loophole, so to speak, are with RVs.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
For consumers who have a passion for the Escalade and Escalade V, the IQ is just another alternative to the monstrosity SUV that serves every possible purpose in modern day vehicle usages.
—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
With a $51K base price, the Toyota Tundra delivers for a wide array of usages and consumers.
—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
In Tennessee, sportsbooks notified the state’s Sports Wagering Council of 105 underage account usages in 2024.
—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.
—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
And those usages would be in four-hour intervals.
—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usages
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The new measure applies only to those using the public drinking water system for certain uses, and wouldn’t apply to people using private wells, canal water or an irrigation provider, city spokesperson Abby Haydin said.
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Vintage wooden crates have practical uses beyond transporting food, games, and other picnic essentials.
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Banks discovered that lounge access drove credit card applications.
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The open-ear design also allows wearers to remain aware of their surroundings, offering potential benefits for both immersive entertainment and real-world safety applications.
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There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
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The carrier arrived in Hawaii on June 23, in advance of RIMPAC maritime exercises.
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“Usages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usages. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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