as in to spend
to make complete use of
we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles
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Recent Examples of use up
This easy weeknight meal is loaded with flavor and a great way to use up those back of the fridge and pantry ingredients.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Large centers use up to 5 million gallons a day of water and 20 to 100-plus megawatts of power continuously, enough to power 16,000 to 80,000-plus homes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the county board approved several transfers meant to use up remaining funds the county must spend by the end of the year.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The filling possibilities are endless, and burritos are one of the best ways to use up leftovers.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Large centers use up to 5 million gallons a day of water and 20 to 100-plus megawatts of power continuously, enough to power 16,000 to 80,000-plus homes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the county board approved several transfers meant to use up remaining funds the county must spend by the end of the year.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The filling possibilities are endless, and burritos are one of the best ways to use up leftovers.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for use up
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At thirty-three, Chalker was older than most of his classmates, with more experience professionally and abroad, and he was tapped to spend a day with James Pavitt, then the agency’s director of operations.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Brooklyn spent two quarters playing mostly clean, the third quarter got loose.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Its companion Renpho Health app (available for Android and iOS) tracks 50 health metrics, but some (like calories consumed and burned) rely on your input or external sources.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fierce in expression but controlled in form, the 1959 LP draws out a rootsy warmth from beneath the bebop that had consumed bandstands since World War II, forging a sound that feels at once confrontational, mischievous, and generous.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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That includes details that criminals can use to drain accounts, open loans, or impersonate you.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The idea that forms of artistic expression can exhaust themselves is nothing new.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, pregnant with her third child, Kate Ames was exhausted.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a legal battle plays out, voting rights experts across the political spectrum say the case could have nationwide implications.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cohen sees the same disconnection playing out daily on campus and beyond.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Carryboy adds a leisure battery so the living amenities are not drawing down the drive battery at camp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the interim, inventories at Cushing and Rotterdam are drawing down at rates not seen since 2022.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In her tenure, Colorado has taken major steps to increase price transparency, reduce hospital and prescription drug costs, and hold the health care industry accountable.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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