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as in utilizes
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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2
as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
the factory workers were underpaid and poorly used by their employers
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as in leverages
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 exercises
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 likes
positive regard for something
I have no use for slackers
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Recent Examples of uses
The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
That’s just one trick Daniels uses.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
—Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The Forest, for instance, uses AI to create NPCs that not only respond to player actions but also exhibit emergent behavior, such as forming alliances or ambushing players when least expected.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The commenters seem to think so), then uses her ring ringer to dab a bit more pink blush onto her lips, and ta-da!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
The treatment, which goes beyond standard chemotherapy, uses multiple medications to target a specific mutation of the cancer.
—Susan Young, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
That’s just one trick Daniels uses.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
—Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The Forest, for instance, uses AI to create NPCs that not only respond to player actions but also exhibit emergent behavior, such as forming alliances or ambushing players when least expected.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The commenters seem to think so), then uses her ring ringer to dab a bit more pink blush onto her lips, and ta-da!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
The treatment, which goes beyond standard chemotherapy, uses multiple medications to target a specific mutation of the cancer.
—Susan Young, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uses
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For the protective coating, the research utilizes trifluoromethane (CHF3), a by-product of plastic manufacturing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2025
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That’s because Apple utilizes OpenAI’s industry-leading large language models.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2025
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Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum actively treats discoloration with 2% niacinamide and helps brighten the look of dark circles, thanks to caffeine.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's the way society treats you.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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Amid close-ups of Clarkson as Ledbetter, Feldman braids the speech with actual footage from the convention, showing the likes of Joe Biden enthusiastically applauding her remarks.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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Parents must set boundaries, manage screen time, and prioritize family well-being over clicks and likes.—
Andrae Bailey,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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That only applies to iOS, though.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
26 Dec. 2024
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The recall applies only to units with the Julian code 327 and a use by date of Jan 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Shotgun 650's frame serves as the foundation for the Classic 650, which also uses a lot of its sibling's parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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Idaho Power serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Recent work on the Israeli Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) dairy farm exploits Convolution Neural Networks (CNNs) and Transformers to reach 98% face detection and a 96% accuracy in identifying cows.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This idea exploits the current limitations of AI systems and the ease with which unexpected shifts in the data can trick them.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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She was honored for designing materials for applications in solar cells, batteries, and medical imaging.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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With the cold, dry air and indoor heating, my lips require multiple applications a day.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The business operates more than 11,000 stores across the nation, according to Reuters, and employs close to 200,000 people.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Uses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uses. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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