1
as in utilizing
to put into action or service
I will need to use the large hammer for this project
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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
Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.
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Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Avoid using names, addresses or other identifiers.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
In 1998, the elder Fink and Mellon bought the bankrupt Pan Am airline brand, using it to reposition their rail company.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And in many cases, that will entail using AI to augment their roles.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While the charges are welcome in this case, unfortunately, President Biden has resisted using the levers available to him through the Department of Education and the Department of Justice’s civil rights division to protect Jewish students and tamp down on anti-American radicalism on campus.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
The Deadline international team has pooled its thoughts using a pretty loose methodology to define success.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Related to both is a program of using challenges to solve real-world complex problems.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Avoid using names, addresses or other identifiers.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
In 1998, the elder Fink and Mellon bought the bankrupt Pan Am airline brand, using it to reposition their rail company.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And in many cases, that will entail using AI to augment their roles.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While the charges are welcome in this case, unfortunately, President Biden has resisted using the levers available to him through the Department of Education and the Department of Justice’s civil rights division to protect Jewish students and tamp down on anti-American radicalism on campus.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
The Deadline international team has pooled its thoughts using a pretty loose methodology to define success.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Related to both is a program of using challenges to solve real-world complex problems.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By utilizing customer data, such as browsing and purchase history, gaming marketplaces will be able to deliver personalized recommendations that resonate with customers while driving purchases.—
Bartosz Skwarczek,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Its treating its legends better than ever.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This expansion into regenerative medicine opens up new possibilities for treating a wider range of diseases and conditions.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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Kohli, so technically assured during his astounding career, has developed a major weakness outside off-stump and Australia's unrelenting seamers are exploiting this.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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In June, a jury in Los Angeles found the NFL violated antitrust law through its 32 teams pooling broadcasting rights for out-of-town fans and, jurors believed, exploiting that pooling to charge higher prices.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Hoffmann Hoffmann after applying the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Additional safety features for the 35th anniversary include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition with Grand Touring models employing optional Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Distance & Speed Alert.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies could also be reminded to assess new risks in employing broad statutory readings, due to the effective demise of the APA statute of limitations under Corner Post.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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List of warnings issued The research also highlights contamination in staples such as rice as one of the major contributors, with brands like Whole Foods Organic Long Grain White Rice having 2,240 nanograms of phthalates per serving.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Aspiring career changers who don’t work in healthcare are also finding new roles serving older adults, or creating them.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The emerging cohort of AI leaders successfully harnessing this rocket ship have gotten their data houses in order and are now using AI to differentiate themselves from competitors stuck in the past.—
Liran Zvibel,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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By harnessing water, not burning oil or gas, to produce electricity, this new energy matrix was supposed to help mitigate the effects of global climate change — not make Ecuador a victim of it.—
José María León Cabrera,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Stop motion is so time-consuming — days of manipulating puppets one frame at a time for a few seconds of footage — that no animator wants to do reshoots.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2025
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The majority is manipulating a personal tragedy to scapegoat immigrants.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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