as in uses
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the machine's warranty does not cover malfunctions that result from improper usage
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Recent Examples of usages
And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of the earliest kind of public usages of this license plate loophole, so to speak, are with RVs.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
For consumers who have a passion for the Escalade and Escalade V, the IQ is just another alternative to the monstrosity SUV that serves every possible purpose in modern day vehicle usages.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
With a $51K base price, the Toyota Tundra delivers for a wide array of usages and consumers.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In Tennessee, sportsbooks notified the state’s Sports Wagering Council of 105 underage account usages in 2024.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And those usages would be in four-hour intervals.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Some of the earliest kind of public usages of this license plate loophole, so to speak, are with RVs.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
For consumers who have a passion for the Escalade and Escalade V, the IQ is just another alternative to the monstrosity SUV that serves every possible purpose in modern day vehicle usages.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
With a $51K base price, the Toyota Tundra delivers for a wide array of usages and consumers.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In Tennessee, sportsbooks notified the state’s Sports Wagering Council of 105 underage account usages in 2024.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And those usages would be in four-hour intervals.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usages
Noun
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That’s the point where public water intakes, recreation and other uses could be impacted if a lake drops below it.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Never neglect to pack a roll of duct tape—its uses are nearly endless.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Such distinction shapes investment priorities, so while consumer-facing applications attract attention, foundational systems create the conditions for sustained expansion.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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In recent years, the HHS program reviewed waiver applications in one to three weeks, according to two immigration attorneys.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In that same study, the soleus push-up, non-weight-bearing resistance activities, and stretching exercises were all found to have the potential to significantly improve glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and vascular function in those unable to perform traditional weight-bearing exercise.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Plank Knee Touch is more rehab-focused than other core exercises, but difficulty can be ramped up with a few easy adjustments.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Usages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usages. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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