in use

phrase

: being used

All of the computers are currently in use.

Examples of in use in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And thanks to the tiny-and-mighty design, the charger won't take up your cup holder spot when not in use. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

To worsen matters, the tent’s only electrolyte analyzer was backlogged and every vital-signs monitor was in use. — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Indeed, ALPRs have been in use in the United States for decades. — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

In 2021, the Association of National Advertisers counted 39 media KPIs in use among its members, and found only five ranking in the top dozen for both importance and actual use. — Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in use

• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose