as in used
to put into action or service
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilized
Without this specific chemical transformation, the raw uranium mined from the ground cannot be utilized as fuel for nuclear power plants.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
It's typically utilized on things like hinges, locks, gears and machinery, in dusty environments where traditional lubricants would attract debris.
—Ben Coxworth
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
This can only be utilized on seven local routes — E110, E111, E112, E113, E114, E115 and E116 — and 10 commuter routes — E10, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, E16, E17, E18 and E19 — into Sacramento and surrounding areas.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The option of instead using bollards aims to allow for the downtown area to be utilized for community events and festivals without the use of village vehicles and instead use the bollards at Prospect Avenue and Ann Street and at Park Avenue.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite Nikola Jovic going into Wednesday night having been utilized for only a single four-minute stint in his first four games back from an 11-game absence due to a back issue, both Jovic and Spoelstra said the fourth-year big man no longer is limited.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the Oklahoma Democratic Party utilized a state law that allowed any registered voter to request one of their ballots in the primary.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Though the process of how it is utilized can be debated, having emergency stocks of a vital resource subject to supply crises can hardly be called irrational.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Toronto utilized Varland as a traditional setup man at times last year, then as an early-game stopper in the postseason.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
It's typically utilized on things like hinges, locks, gears and machinery, in dusty environments where traditional lubricants would attract debris.
—Ben Coxworth
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
This can only be utilized on seven local routes — E110, E111, E112, E113, E114, E115 and E116 — and 10 commuter routes — E10, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, E16, E17, E18 and E19 — into Sacramento and surrounding areas.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The option of instead using bollards aims to allow for the downtown area to be utilized for community events and festivals without the use of village vehicles and instead use the bollards at Prospect Avenue and Ann Street and at Park Avenue.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite Nikola Jovic going into Wednesday night having been utilized for only a single four-minute stint in his first four games back from an 11-game absence due to a back issue, both Jovic and Spoelstra said the fourth-year big man no longer is limited.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the Oklahoma Democratic Party utilized a state law that allowed any registered voter to request one of their ballots in the primary.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Though the process of how it is utilized can be debated, having emergency stocks of a vital resource subject to supply crises can hardly be called irrational.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Toronto utilized Varland as a traditional setup man at times last year, then as an early-game stopper in the postseason.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilized
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Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The officer is no longer employed by Baltimore Police Department and the individual no longer lives in Maryland, Bradford said.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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More than 70 percent of the 45 million workers directly employed by India’s garment and textile industry—its second-largest employer after agriculture—are women.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other social welfare programs have safety valves to protect weak, incapacitated or disabled clients from being exploited by people in power.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of their work ethic, intellect and creativity, capital has always exploited them but never been willing to partner with them.—
Jacob Walthour,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Utilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilized. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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