utilization

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Recent Examples of utilization Cities are also working with local hospital systems to plan for a potential surge on health care utilization that could strain capacity and activating tbeir Emergency Operations Centers to keep the public safe and informed. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 May 2026 Sell a practice to private equity, and studies show the transition is followed by staffing reductions, higher utilization and declines in multiple measures of care quality. Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The companies said the initiative could include projects tied to surplus plutonium utilization. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026 The administration’s new SPEED initiative is a welcome step toward improving voucher utilization and reducing delays. Nicole Branca, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 Aim to keep your credit utilization under 30% and make all payments on time. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 Supervisor will receive ongoing reports on progress, rebuilding metrics, resource utilization and any barriers that require board action. David Wilson, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilization
Noun
  • To bring in The Edge again, occupants use mobile applications to adjust lighting and workspace conditions, while the building responds automatically to occupancy data.
    Emanuel Gana, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Last week, VantageScore, one result of that act, finally went live in a pilot program with 21 lenders, offering a direct competitor to the long-standing FICO credit scoring system used in mortgage applications.
    Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Qualls takes lead Qualls took the lead after Lindell dropped out, but Demuth, urging the use of paper ballots over the clickers, tried to appeal to Lindell voters.
    Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • Key Takeaways Most side effects of ginseng are mild and temporary, and serious side effects are generally associated with high doses and long-term use.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026

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“Utilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilization. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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