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 system uses natural ammonia as its working refrigerant, completely overcoming synthetic compounds like HCFCs and HFCs that contribute to global warming and ozone depletion. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 Hisense uses different operating systems in different regions for some of these TVs, but happily the new Dolby Vision 2 update will still work regardless of whether your UX, UR9, UR8 or U7 uses the Google TV or Hisense VIDAA smart platform. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Completely chemical-free, a natural swimming pool uses plants and a filtration system to maintain itself. — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 The two timber companies own some of the remaining forest the bird uses or might use for habitat, according to the lawsuit, and do not yet have federal Habitat Conservation Plans that would lay out protections for the bird as logging occurs. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The state government uses it to buffer state finances when oil prices drop below levels that allow Alaska to generate surplus earnings. — Patrick J. Schena, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 The series uses Duke’s boxing background solely as an explanation for his superhuman ability to murder people. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 Conducted at Nova Southeastern University, the program uses motorsports to teach veterans how to manage stress. — Laurie Mermet, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 The camera can manage this because its main lens uses a new type of image sensor technology called Lofic. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 July 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

Verb

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

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Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Her workouts typically consist of strength exercises, mixed with martial arts and outdoor activities like hiking and running.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of exercises

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Most of these posts and videos barely get any attention, racking up only, at best, a few hundred likes and a few thousand views.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Krukow says ‘thank you’ to fans Fans have swarmed to support Krukow, with hundreds of positive comments and thousands of likes filling up the various social media posts announcing his retirement.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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