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use

noun as in act or instance of employment; utility

noun as in custom

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verb as in manipulate, take advantage of

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There is no such thing as speech so hateful or offensive it somehow “justifies” or “legitimizes” the use of violence.

In Israel, however, a new law took effect January 1st that banned the use of underweight models.

The use of slurs from both characters makes it clear just how “new” the idea of an openly gay son is even in this time.

In the meantime, Epstein has tried to use his charitable projects to float him back to the top.

And in order for them to realize their vision, they are willing to use any means.

If you use it wisely, it may be Ulysses' hauberk; if you reject it, the shirt of Nessus were a cooler winding-sheet!

The sailors sometimes use it to fry their meat, for want of butter, and find it agreeable enough.

Not much use as the high crests hid the intervening hinterland from view, even from the crow's nests.

For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.

Their method of curing the leaves was to air-dry them and then packing them until wanted for use.

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On this page you'll find 235 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to use, such as: adoption, benefit, handling, help, need, and operation.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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