How to Use utilize in a Sentence
utilize
verb- Many of the library's resources are not utilized by townspeople.
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On a fourth-and-short, that’s a great spot to utilize it.
—Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Nov. 2021
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Silas will want to utilize his speed like in the play above.
—Rahat Huq, Chron, 14 Jan. 2022
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There might be a way to utilize this idea in the future.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 30 Sep. 2021
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Thus far, a few members of the group have utilized this tool.
—Deidre Olsen, WIRED, 15 Nov. 2023
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All three of those sports utilize one of her best skillsets.
—J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2022
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The pair didn’t always agree on how Reese should be utilized on the floor.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
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This tester did step outside the box and utilize the top shelf to hold so many shoes.
—Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2022
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That way, the creatives could utilize the stage space for dancers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
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Many of the most famous light pink wines made in Provence utilize this method.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
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Tampa Bay tied for sixth in the NFL in sacks with 46 but was forced to utilize a heavy dose of blitzes.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
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Centers dictate the pace and are able to utilize their speed to work in space through the middle of the ice.
—Eduardo A. Encina, orlandosentinel.com, 30 Oct. 2021
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On Sunday, Walz was able to utilize his bench and get his starters a break.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Feb. 2022
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That opens up the doors for more people to respect that sound and utilize it.
—Neena Rouhani, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2022
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The Wolves have been looking at how best to utilize Towns on the defensive end of the floor.
—Chris Hine, Star Tribune, 30 July 2021
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Gets the rail and will be able to utilize his tactical speed to work out a good trip.
—Star Tribune, 27 June 2021
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With Evans out, Brady figures to try to utilize him in the passing game more, too. ...
—Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2022
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Harbaugh utilized the rule to attempt a 57-yard place kick.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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To best utilize the space, this air mattress from Air Bedz has cutouts on each side to fit around wheel walls.
—Korin Miller, Forbes, 8 June 2021
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Some of the fishier diver species are best utilized in sausage recipes or brined, fried, and dunked in hot sauce.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
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The series, dubbed ‘Star Creators,’ utilizes fans from around the world to help select the next great K-pop act.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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There are but a handful of titles that truly utilize the power of the PS5.
—Eric Ravenscraft, Wired, 30 Jan. 2022
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The new book takes the very long view — starting with the moment humans learned to control and utilize fire.
—Zan Romanoff, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2021
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Each bottle utilizes a blend of liquids from the 4, 5, 6, and 7-year barrels.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Thus, to almost disguise their run plays, look for the Packers to utilize Jones out of the backfield.
—Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
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Always look for feedback and new ways to utilize the platform.
—Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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That is our job as coaches to see what is available to us and utilize them to the best of their abilities.
—Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2022
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To get a huge boost of volume, Quist has some techniques for how to utilize dry shampoo.
—ELLE, 1 June 2022
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He'll also be utilized in a role that keeps McCaffrey fresh and healthy throughout the year.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Reflect is one of the professionals utilizing the SRS trade credit program, which allows contractors to buy supplies and pay for them later.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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