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put to good use

VERB
profit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contribute earn improve pay off prosper take advantage of thrive
STRONG
aid avail benefit better clear exploit help pay promote realize recover score serve use utilize
WEAK
be of advantage capitalize on cash in on clean up learn from make a haul make a killing make capital make good use of make it big make money make the most of reap the benefit stand in good stead turn to advantage work for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline fail harm hurt lose
STRONG
block condemn deteriorate hinder injure obstruct worsen

Example Sentences

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Vinatzer will race in the slalom, slated to start at 1300 GMT, aiming to put to good use the 0.17sec advantage Franzoni managed over Switzerland's Alexis Monney.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

That was a characteristic that Annese—who runs an option-heavy offense at Ferris State predicated on the quarterback making split-second decisions—thought he could put to good use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Her athleticism has been put to good use in the shotput, something she had not done until high school.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025

That time has been put to good use on individual training drills.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024

I guess he’s careful about his child support payments being put to good use.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali