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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
New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Bell-Johnson is known as One Leg and uses a prosthetic limb after losing his leg as a child in a train accident.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
The gym has brilliant Technogym Artis equipment, a UK first which uses AI to assess wellness levels and create bespoke workout programs.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
But the risks posed by drones are real, whether a hobbyist drone malfunctions and falls into the stands or a bad actor uses a drone to drop something into the stadium.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Díaz places the artist within a long tradition of Puerto Rican protest that uses dance, music and celebration to generate political action.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The Open Division uses a home-and-away format.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Considering how popular Laura Geller is among the over-50 crowd—everyone, including Oprah and Fran Drescher, swears by the brand—I’m not shocked to learn that Stewart also uses it.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
And Wix, known for its tools to create websites, will showcase its new Harmony platform, which uses AI to enable web design.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Companies are aggressively rolling out AI applications based on these models for real world uses.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The uses aren’t limited to domestic settings; this tiny home would also make a fantastic pop-up shop for your business ventures or other short-term stays.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
With Aritzia occupying 40,000 square feet, there’s still a lot of space at the site leftover for other uses, possibly offices.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Shoppers love how this sideboard from Kelly Clarkson Home has many uses, including a TV stand and at-home bar.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
However, the full spectrum of uses for this popular cleaning product has likely been untapped in your home.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Confronted by a shaky office market, a growing number of developers are considering ways to convert their office properties to other uses such as housing projects or data centers.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Broken terracotta pots have many uses outdoors.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Instead of treating touch as a simple raw pressure input, the system uses neuromorphic encoding (modeled from biological nerves) to translate force into rapid electrical spikes.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Bell-Johnson is known as One Leg and uses a prosthetic limb after losing his leg as a child in a train accident.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
The gym has brilliant Technogym Artis equipment, a UK first which uses AI to assess wellness levels and create bespoke workout programs.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
But the risks posed by drones are real, whether a hobbyist drone malfunctions and falls into the stands or a bad actor uses a drone to drop something into the stadium.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Díaz places the artist within a long tradition of Puerto Rican protest that uses dance, music and celebration to generate political action.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The Open Division uses a home-and-away format.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Considering how popular Laura Geller is among the over-50 crowd—everyone, including Oprah and Fran Drescher, swears by the brand—I’m not shocked to learn that Stewart also uses it.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
And Wix, known for its tools to create websites, will showcase its new Harmony platform, which uses AI to enable web design.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
It’s often used in conjunction with acetaminophen or other drugs that can damage the liver and is often prescribed by doctors for these uses.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Companies are aggressively rolling out AI applications based on these models for real world uses.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The uses aren’t limited to domestic settings; this tiny home would also make a fantastic pop-up shop for your business ventures or other short-term stays.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
With Aritzia occupying 40,000 square feet, there’s still a lot of space at the site leftover for other uses, possibly offices.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Shoppers love how this sideboard from Kelly Clarkson Home has many uses, including a TV stand and at-home bar.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
However, the full spectrum of uses for this popular cleaning product has likely been untapped in your home.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Confronted by a shaky office market, a growing number of developers are considering ways to convert their office properties to other uses such as housing projects or data centers.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Broken terracotta pots have many uses outdoors.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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Ecological and economical practicality By replacing fossil-fuel boilers with a system that utilizes electricity when prices are at their lowest, companies can finally align their ecological goals with economic practicality.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Aristidou utilizes Danae, whose controlling dad suffocates her with his seemingly overbearing rigidness, as a counterpoint to the other extreme of fatherhood.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Or, more to the point, director Grant Gee treats his 102 minutes of baroque ennui as the devil claiming his due.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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John wants to create a magazine that treats politics like pop culture, banking on his ability to move seamlessly between the two worlds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Activism thrives on corporate uncertainty and increasingly leverages a fast-changing media environment to exert pressure.—
Sam Wolf,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Enforcement leverages platform control and algorithm filing systems.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both exercises work the muscles of the lower body—namely, the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, hip stabilizers, and core, Higgins said.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Venditti’s practice involves extensive on-the-ground scouting for even the smallest roles, an intense interview process, and improv exercises to get the first-timers comfortable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
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Darnold’s already shown maximum resolve by scrambling his way off the ash heap of underachievement history, where the likes of Zach Wilson, Josh Rosen and Johnny Manziel all reside.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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On Friday night, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games got off to a thrilling start with the official opening ceremony, featuring the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Charlize Theron, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Mariah Carey.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But ultrarunning officials worry WADA may not be considering how point two—the ability to cause harm—applies to the unique demands of the sport.—
Dan England,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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Avoiding paying the tax for this season delays when the Magic could get hit with the repeater tax, which applies to teams that have been above the league’s tax line for at least three of the previous four seasons.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While based in Fort Worth, Goodwill North Central Texas serves 18 counties in the region.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Eric Robles serves as showrunner and executive producer.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the regime shamelessly exploits international sporting events to legitimize itself and whitewash its crimes.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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For Abercrombie & Fitch, fraud often exploits early refund programs and customer service escalation, according to Rob Sondergaard, the apparel retailer’s senior director of returns, fraud and abuse.—
Peter Sadera,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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