use
verb (used with object)
to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of.
using
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present participleof use.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some are likely to have come from people using medicines such as insulin, where patients are often given sharps bins and advice on disposal.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
To investigate, the scientists recreated conditions found deep within Earth using laboratory equipment capable of generating extraordinary pressures and temperatures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Yet law-enforcement and industry officials say the scams using the sites are mounting as scammers try to avoid company crackdowns in stores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
It has committed to using up to one million Google AI chips.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
At the back of the property, several girls her age seem to be using the wooden stage for a painting project.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
