as in spends
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 uses up
These theatres are also combined with Dolby Atmos audio, which offers a technically superior 3D dimensional sound that uses up to 64-channels to pinpoint sound in space.
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Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The group uses up data on 32 safety measures to evaluate hospitals.
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Eva Flowe
may 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
The site is zoned C-MX-8, which generally allows a mix of uses up to 8 stories.
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Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
The Firmware Updater uses up rare lunum to increase Hugh’s health, boost his weapons or improve Diana’s hacking.
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Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
To power the generators and light the tent city, the site uses up to 12,000 gallons of diesel.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
First, a large plant generally uses up more water than a small one, all else equal.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The group uses up data on 32 safety measures to evaluate hospitals.
—
Eva Flowe
may 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
The site is zoned C-MX-8, which generally allows a mix of uses up to 8 stories.
—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
The Firmware Updater uses up rare lunum to increase Hugh’s health, boost his weapons or improve Diana’s hacking.
—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
To power the generators and light the tent city, the site uses up to 12,000 gallons of diesel.
—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
First, a large plant generally uses up more water than a small one, all else equal.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses up
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The amount a farmer spends on fertilizer is a small fraction of the total cost to grow food and get it to grocery store shelves.
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Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.
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Yet a cannabis marketer who consumes — or, just as notably, one who doesn’t — often finds their professional credibility subjected to a level of scrutiny that has no real parallel elsewhere.
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One early target is underground mine ventilation, which consumes a significant share of electricity at subsurface operations.
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Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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The heroic death plays out almost as a footnote in an otherwise grim day at sea.
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This comes as a Big 12 lawsuit against the university and others, plays out in court.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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Summer uses a family trip to a Caribbean resort to cause chaos and sabotage the relationship.
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Unlike conventional ion traps that rely on oscillating radio-frequency fields, the Penning trap uses static electric and magnetic fields.
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Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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As artificial intelligence rapidly absorbs routine coding, research, analysis, and administrative tasks, many of the entry-level roles that once introduced young people to professional life are being transformed.
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“Uses up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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