1
as in utilizing
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
as in treating
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in exploiting
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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Recent Examples of using
In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Companies would be required to verify the age of children, in part, by using a digital signaling system that next year will be required by state law.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Thornton has also increased penalties for repeat offenders illegally using personal fireworks.
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Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
This fall, colleges nationwide are using common reader programs to spark campus-wide dialogue on diverse, pressing issues.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
In 2021, the actor first rapped on the group’s Good Guys, Bad Guys EP, using the name Frankie Pulitzer.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Companies would be required to verify the age of children, in part, by using a digital signaling system that next year will be required by state law.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Thornton has also increased penalties for repeat offenders illegally using personal fireworks.
—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
This fall, colleges nationwide are using common reader programs to spark campus-wide dialogue on diverse, pressing issues.
—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
In 2021, the actor first rapped on the group’s Good Guys, Bad Guys EP, using the name Frankie Pulitzer.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.
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The corporate leadership stated that utilizing additive manufacturing allows the organization to reduce the standard timelines required to bring new power generation designs to the commercial marketplace.
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Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.
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Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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The 2018 games in Russia similarly came under fire for accusations of bribery and exploiting workers.
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Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.
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Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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Witt claimed that Golubski — who in 2024 faced trial for allegations including terrorizing and abusing Black women in KCK for decades before killing himself the day it was scheduled to begin — also abused her late cousin, Elaine Greene.
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The parents are also accused of abusing their 5-year-old daughter, who is also morbidly overweight, according to the complaint.
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The case garnered national interest because Oregon's new law targets the loopholes large staffing firms have been employing to circumvent state corporate medicine laws.
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The metaphor of a ‘wall of separation’ At the same time, religious reformers were employing concepts of walls, hedges or other barriers to ensure that the secular and religious realms remained apart.
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Two Latinos are running in this year’s election to replace Councilmember Curren Price, who is Black and retiring after serving the maximum three terms.
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That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe.
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