put (something) to (good) use
idiom
: to use (something) in an effective way
I'm looking forward to putting my new skills to use.
Thanks for the donation. We'll put it to good use.
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With an adoption subsidy, Becky’s paycheck as a nurse and Ken’s military pension and disability checks, every dollar was put to good use.
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Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Kitchens are no longer afterthoughts; they’re put to use.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Agents are even being put to use in clinical trials, carrying out tasks such as screening applications, matching candidates to trials and booking transportation to the test facility.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The mission also performed the first-ever private spacewalk, showcasing gear and know-how that could potentially be put to use on a Hubble servicing mission.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Kitchens are no longer afterthoughts; they’re put to use.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Agents are even being put to use in clinical trials, carrying out tasks such as screening applications, matching candidates to trials and booking transportation to the test facility.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The mission also performed the first-ever private spacewalk, showcasing gear and know-how that could potentially be put to use on a Hubble servicing mission.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Put (something) to (good) use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28something%29%20to%20%28good%29%20use. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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