make use of

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Synonyms of make use ofnext
: to put to use : employ
Students made good use of the new gymnasium.

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There are dozens of Southern recipes to make use of your farmer’s market or u-pick farm haul. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 The creators included a few additional features in an effort to make use of pretty much every part of the tool. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 After offseason surgery, Worthy should enter training camp closer to full strength, which will allow Reid to make use of his ability to line up all over the field. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 County leaders are urging residents to check on neighbors, friends and family — especially seniors and those with health issues — and to make use of public amenities such as county pools and spray parks, which are open daily through the afternoon. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for make use of

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“Make use of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20use%20of. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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