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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
The reversal follows a string of high-profile shootings involving federal immigration agents in which eyewitness statements and video evidence have called into question claims made to justify using deadly force.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
While athletes in some sports, like figure skating and ski jumping, tend to benefit from a slimmer physique, Mandelbaum says that using a medication like a GLP-1 may not offer all the perks someone would expect.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Radical transparency means admitting mistakes Armedangels prides itself on using only chlorine-free wool from certified organic farms.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The fiscal note in the bill proposes using $5 million in one-time, existing state funding.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Grip strength can be measured using a handheld dynamometer.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
While athletes in some sports, like figure skating and ski jumping, tend to benefit from a slimmer physique, Mandelbaum says that using a medication like a GLP-1 may not offer all the perks someone would expect.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Radical transparency means admitting mistakes Armedangels prides itself on using only chlorine-free wool from certified organic farms.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The fiscal note in the bill proposes using $5 million in one-time, existing state funding.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Grip strength can be measured using a handheld dynamometer.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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Following his 13-minute set, reviews began pouring in, with public figures utilizing social media to weigh in on the Grammy Award winner’s landmark performance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots scored a league-high 10 touchdowns utilizing jumbo formations this season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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This includes budesonide, a steroid used in treating the inflammatory bowel disease Crohn's disease, and Medrol (methylprednisolone), which treats several inflammatory conditions.—
Ross Phan,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company’s broader artificial intelligence suite already emphasizes anomaly detection and real-time monitoring of regulatory change, and this workforce and leave engine fits neatly into that narrative by treating time data as another stream to undergo continuous evaluation for risk.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Quantum systems promise new ways to solve specific classes of problems by exploiting superposition and entanglement.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Newton will be restricted from rejoining the department or even applying for private security license that is authorized by the Board of Police Commissioners.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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That includes explaining decisions clearly in open court, applying the law impartially, and upholding the highest standards of judicial ethics.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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With the passage of the INA, Congress tasked immigration courts with handling removal proceedings, thereby stripping district courts of jurisdiction over immigration matters.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The brain is also far more adept at handling things like ambiguity, subtlety, and nuance.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The couple was accused of abusing Ethan and their 3-year-old son.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, Myer allegedly began abusing his police powers against Gabriele in September 2021.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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Now, Yakitori is thriving, employing more people than ever and expanding its hours.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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One practice that Swabb has been employing is adding unexpected artwork to rooms throughout her own home that need a bit of extra zing.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a song disparaging Noem and serving as an anti-ICE anthem that’s been widely circulated on social media could be heard coming from a crowd gathered outside the stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anutin has been prime minister only since last September, after serving in the Cabinet of his immediate predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was forced out of office for an ethics violation regarding mishandling relations with Cambodia.—
GRANT PECK,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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