be used
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verb
- To be employed or operated for a specific purpose or task.
- To be exploited or manipulated by another person for their own benefit.
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The tureen is meant to be used, not admired from a respectful distance.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
DoorDash offers some consumers several dollars in credits if they submit a photo of their food that can be used for the online menu.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
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- put into service
- brought into play
- made a tool of
