as in to spend
to make complete use of
we used up the last of the flour when we made the waffles
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Recent Examples of use up
The Food and Drug Administration this week said multiple types of intravenous and sterile fluids made by Baxter can be used up to two years after manufacturing, instead of the previous one year.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
As for the rest, make time for meal planning to use up any food that’s left; otherwise, donate to your local food pantry.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Those clients should continue to top off those gifts by using up the additional exemption available each year, as the exemption is adjusted for inflation.
—Christine Fletcher, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Here are a few other favorite recipes for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers:
Leftover Turkey Collard Greens
Collard’s smooth, thick leaves develop a silky texture after a long simmer, along with an earthy sweetness.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
As for the rest, make time for meal planning to use up any food that’s left; otherwise, donate to your local food pantry.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Those clients should continue to top off those gifts by using up the additional exemption available each year, as the exemption is adjusted for inflation.
—Christine Fletcher, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Here are a few other favorite recipes for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers:
Leftover Turkey Collard Greens
Collard’s smooth, thick leaves develop a silky texture after a long simmer, along with an earthy sweetness.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for use up
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Skakel had spent 11 years in prison following his conviction.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some supporters point to Newcastle’s willingness to spend £50m-plus on Guehi as evidence of a large transfer budget.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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How to Manage: To manage a lack of sleep from alcohol, either eliminate it from your diet or consume moderately during the day, making sure to stop imbibing well before your bedtime.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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Surprising Fact On a body weight basis, children 2 to 5 years old consume about twice as much of the red dye through food as the general population, according to the FDA.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Introverts often expend extra energy to engage in social interactions, which can be draining.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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What follows is one of the most tonally bizarre and genuinely fun movies-about-movies ever made, touching on themes about the monstrosity of artistic genius while also letting Dafoe’s vampire be a diva who snatches a bat out of the air and drains it like a Capri Sun in front of the producers.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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War in Europe has exhausted the combatants, but with Russia’s weakness on display, there are some hopeful glimmers of a settlement Ukrainians can abide.Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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And with President-elect Donald Trump about to take office, how SpaceX's relationship with the federal government plays out in South Texas remains to be seen.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The same situation played out with Jade Cargill, CM Punk and later Ethan Page, who became NXT champion within weeks of his debut.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But if the wood ends up decomposing or being burned—as is often the case with Christmas trees—then much of the carbon drawn down could end up back in the atmosphere.Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fiscal analysts’ recommendations include drawing down roughly half of the $2.5 billion rainy day fund and another measure that would significantly slim down the state’s reserves in case of a recession.Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
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Surgery can benefit from real-time AI explanations and XR visualizations to reduce patient anxiety, while oncology can simplify complex treatment plans for better decision making.Alon Zuckerman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Light pollution significantly reduces visibility of meteors.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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One of Trump's top confidants, billionaire Elon Musk, who used his massive social media following to help kill the spending bill, even suggested Congress leave the government closed until Trump takes office next month, and a handful of Republican hardliners in the House agreed.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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In photographs obtained and shared by The U.S. Sun, the former television host attended the commencement ceremony at Florida International University, using a mobility scooter among the crowd.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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