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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During the build-up Nordqvist and Stanford both spoke of using the Solheim Cup as an advertisement for women's golf.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Will Salesforce giving up the UI for customers using Claude to access the Salesforce data negatively change how customers view the Salesforce platform?”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
It can also spot who's using encryption or a VPN.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The last refuge of people who definitely have a budget but suddenly develop philosophical objections to using it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Anyway, we will install the first batch in strategic locations on campus just to see how they do, and then, if all goes well, we can start using them in the field.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
