USES Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of uses

present tense third-person singular of use

as in utilizes

to put into action or service I will need to use the large hammer for this project

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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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uses

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noun

plural of use

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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The Athletic’s player roles analysis uses nearly 40 metrics to analyse players across Europe’s top five leagues, identifying patterns that can help to bucket those who perform similarly in their style. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The research, published in Chem Circularity, explores a system based on calcium looping, a process that uses the same basic material—limestone—that is already central to cement manufacturing. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026 Designed for intermediate to advanced players, this paddle uses a performance-quality blade that’s helpful for tournaments. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 But when they’re interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious beige van — the same one viewers may have spotted in the preceding episodes — Bret uses the opportunity to ask Terry to take him home. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 In a video recently posted on social media, AMNH Exhibition Maintenance Janet Spiller uses a backpack vacuum with fiber pole attachments to clean all of the nooks and crannies inside the exhibit. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 Meta is launching an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026 As the android explodes, Essex uses his powers to shield the mutants and protect them from the blast. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The Insulin Resistance Trends feature uses the watch’s existing sensors to passively monitor metabolic health. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

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Benefits and uses of peppermint oil Made from crushed peppermint leaves, peppermint oil comes in various forms, each with its own use. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 And no matter how brilliant the technology, the transition to AI could lead to a plethora of problems—whether having to do with military uses, cyberattacks, or rogue AI—that will force policymakers to dramatically slow down its implementation. — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 If this works reliably, prescription delivery could become one of the most meaningful uses for autonomous drones. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 With fellow voice actor and Rugrats star Michael Bell, Chartoff invented the Grayway Rotating Drain, which recycles used water from showers and sinks for other household uses. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026 Researchers routinely spend years finding better ways to use medicines that already work—developing new formulations, improving delivery methods, and discovering new uses for existing therapies. — Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The union’s pension fund was treated in ways that prioritized other uses of the money (lending money to certain shady groups to open casinos). — Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026 The law also restricts certain uses of merchant-category codes to distinguish firearms retailers from general merchandise or sporting-goods stores. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 There are legitimate uses for cryptocurrencies as evidenced by their growing segment within the broader financial ecosystem. — Mitchell Silber, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

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The setup utilizes dual-motor modules mounted on both the front and rear axles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Joseph Padron, who helped design and build the facility, said the plant utilizes sophisticated nano-filtration technology that sets it apart from previous systems.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of utilizes

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Somebody reached into the machinery that treats drinking water in a dozen states, in real towns, while the rest of us argued about model releases.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
An Elk Grove mother is fighting to change how California treats fatal car crashes after her son Connor Lopez, 23, was killed when a driver turned left in front of his motorcycle in April 2025.

— Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of treats

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Sysdig leverages this capability to identify vulnerabilities in running workloads and assess the risk associated with privileged containers to help prioritize remediation.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The flagship feature is Siri AI, a new approach to Siri that in many cases leverages large language models without having to kick requests to a third party.

— Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Definition of leverages

Noun

And that doesn’t count other Navy demands on the carrier fleet, like exercises with allies or keeping a presence in the Indo-Pacific, Parker said.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
China sends military planes, as well as Coast Guard ships and other vessels towards Taiwan on a daily basis and carries out large-scale military exercises from time to time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

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