In use
In use adjective - Currently being used.
Present and in use are semantically related. in contemporary topic. In some cases you can use "Present" instead an adjective phrase "In use".
Present
Present adjective - Existing or in progress right now.
Both terms in one sentence
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We see these in use in "Utopia", where the rising Stet Radiation present under the rocket ends up liquefying the poor sod wearing one.
Source: Hazmat Suit -
When Shunko is activated, it bursts from the back and shoulders, destroying any clothing that's present so the uniform is designed to remain intact while Shunko is in use.
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An unusual variant of this trope is present in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Due to the series' gimmick, the costumes and powers of various past Rangers who were female are now in use by male Rangers, complete with an appropriately gender-flipped costume.
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