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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
These scouts also pioneered using ghillie suits as battlefield camouflage (another common piece of gear for modern snipers).
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.
—Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The report detailed critical differences, such as veneer techs using nail supplies like acrylic for their procedures, and equipment from unverified sites such as Amazon or Temu.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The committee, using information from the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, estimated four families would be eligible for the new benefit each year.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting as exceptionally skilled gunmen using common or market long guns, the profession and its tools have changed beyond all recognition today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The actual value-add of process intelligence in the long term comes from using tools together.
—Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Therefore, using multiple algorithms or techniques to cross-validate explanations is a more comprehensive approach to ensure stability in understanding the model’s behavior.
—Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.
—Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The report detailed critical differences, such as veneer techs using nail supplies like acrylic for their procedures, and equipment from unverified sites such as Amazon or Temu.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The committee, using information from the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, estimated four families would be eligible for the new benefit each year.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting as exceptionally skilled gunmen using common or market long guns, the profession and its tools have changed beyond all recognition today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The actual value-add of process intelligence in the long term comes from using tools together.
—Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Therefore, using multiple algorithms or techniques to cross-validate explanations is a more comprehensive approach to ensure stability in understanding the model’s behavior.
—Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for using
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Space Technology The space technology industry lags in AI adoption, particularly in utilizing satellite imagery.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The plunges into a realm where feelings are intense, utilizing music as the supreme medium to convey the sorrow and longing that accompany heartbreak.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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More direct treatments can lessen the pathogen load in the environment, but treating coral colonies individually and by hand like the team in the study is not feasible long-term or on a large scale.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The state suspended her license because of a failure to meet standards of care while treating Covid patients and spreading vaccine misinformation; Children’s Health Defense livestreamed the proceedings.Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Toxic leaders, on the other hand, use emotions as a weapon—exploiting vulnerabilities, guilt-tripping, or emotionally blackmailing employees into compliance.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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And where there are gaps in science, people can make money and gain attention by exploiting the public’s understanding.Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drivers from out of state applying for a California license must pass the knowledge test or take the eLearning course, a no-fail option in which the applicant watches a video and answers questions.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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According to the most recent figures from the city’s Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, the sector has over 5,000 companies employing almost 26,000 people which contributes to a turnover of around €5 billion.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps as a reaction to that concern, some moms and dads are employing names that are inspired by babies, themselves.Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
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Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water for a refreshing fizz then pour into glasses over ice and garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint and/or rosemary sprigs.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The brothers are currently serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The potential for harnessing insights from these activities is at least equal to what salesforce has done for CRM.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This can also prevent an attacker from manipulating stack variables to gain code execution.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some are of a distinctly violent nature, while others get under our skin for manipulating their children and abusing their power.Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Using.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/using. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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