MAKING USE OF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

making use of

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present participle of make use of

as in using

to put into action or service We made use of a waterproof camera to photograph undersea life.

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Recent Examples of making use of However, some Chinese firms are making use of a loophole to access the product’s compute power through data centers in Southeast Asia. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Europe should build on this approach, making use of its partners’ strengths to benefit both their and its own security. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 While the premiere ends with Pamela making use of her machete for the first time — take that, Surf Dracula! — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 While the Rays will host an optional workout at Tropicana Field, the Yankees were expected to spend the day resting or making use of the facilities at their player development complex a half-hour away in Tampa, where the team is staying. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Many other states and countries have been making use of the images Carbon Mapper’s first satellite, Tanager-1, beams down. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Guests flitted around, in and out of racks filled with Skims’s big apparel and underwear hitters, and making use of the Skims photobooth. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026 Using existing manufacturing assets could allow Cabot to expand its domestic production capacity while making use of infrastructure already at the two locations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Making use of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20use%20of. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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