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as in to utilize
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in to exploit
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 application
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 usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the broken grill isn't going to be of much use in cooking the hamburgers
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as in liking
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of use
Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
As Pagels portrays them, the evangelists were men of creative genius, using their defense of Jesus as an occasion to draft the outlines of a new world religion.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite prior use of violence by Hamas to crack down on demonstrations, the Hamas authorities in Gaza, so far, have not used similar violence to crack down on the current demonstrations.
—Khalil Shikaki, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The device was deemed too precarious to defuse by hand, so a sophisticated metal robot was used.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
As Pagels portrays them, the evangelists were men of creative genius, using their defense of Jesus as an occasion to draft the outlines of a new world religion.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Decrypt reported that GameStop completed a $1.5 billion sale of convertible senior notes, with about $1.48 billion in net proceeds available for corporate use.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite prior use of violence by Hamas to crack down on demonstrations, the Hamas authorities in Gaza, so far, have not used similar violence to crack down on the current demonstrations.
—Khalil Shikaki, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for use
Verb
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For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Apparel brands, for instance, utilize digital transparency to substantiate claims of ethical sourcing and achieve higher ratings on indices such as Fashion Revolution’s Transparency Index.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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To treat allies worse than enemies and raise taxes on consumers and businesses at a time when the cost of living is a major concern is anything but commonsense.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, dietary supplements are not meant to treat or cure any underlying disease and should be used in addition to lifestyle changes for optimal benefit.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Chinese discount retailers like Shein and Temu and many Amazon, Walmart, Shopify and other marketplace retailers have exploited the de minimus exception to their advantage.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rather than letting the moment pass, Ye seized it as an opportunity to launch another fiery critique against the Kardashian-Jenner clan, accusing them of manipulating and exploiting his children.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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New applications were paused, and 500,000 recipients were left in legal limbo.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tech giants including Amazon, Google and Microsoft offer quantum-as-a-service, bringing the barrier to entry lower than ever, and paving the way for anyone with ideas to start building quantum applications to fit their needs.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Review your life insurance policies to determine their usefulness.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Left-hander Wandy Peralta’s usefulness also expired after the trade deadline.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Within the last probably year or two, she's really taken a special liking to watching Jaylin play.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Use.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/use. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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