MAKING USE OF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

making use of

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present participle of make use of

as in using

to put into action or service We made use of a waterproof camera to photograph undersea life.

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Recent Examples of making use of Chick-fil-A is among the latest to tap into this movement, making use of the long-standing Southern tradition of chicken and waffles and repackaging the sweet and savory pairing into a high-protein morning format. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Some Dolby Vision 2 features depend on support at the content side, yet currently there isn’t any content out there that’s making use of the system’s full suite of enhancements. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 All-Star media day and an open practice will take place there July 24, making use of the center’s 60,000-square-foot athletic facilities and regulation court. — Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

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“Making use of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20use%20of. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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