Synonyms of utilized

utilized

verb

past tense of utilize

as in used

to put into action or service

we must utilize all the tools at our disposal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• used
• applied
• employed
• exploited
• harnessed
• operated
• exercised
• brought to bear
• drew on
• made use of
• wielded
• handled
• manipulated
• directed
• worked
• reused
• recycled
• ran
• cannibalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• misused
• misapplied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of utilized

As a junior last season, Howard was utilized on flare screens and jet runs to optimize his explosive speed and quickness. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

For its part, the Westmoreland Museum of Art utilized its partnership with Art Bridges to develop the Art Maze, an interactive installation that transformed the museum’s Cantilever Galleries into a navigable labyrinth painted by local artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

And in his stead, the Royals have utilized Nick Loftin and Josh Rojas at third base. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

The luxury tax was collectively bargained with a tax utilized to constrain owners from overspending the annual threshold. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

In order to slow down enough to avoid falling into the sun, MESSENGER utilized the gravitational pull of Venus and Mercury with multiple flybys along the way. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The city buses run like clockwork and are much beloved and utilized by residents. — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Almost 500 firefighters have been deployed to stop advancing wildfires west of Athens, with water-dropping planes utilized early Monday morning in an effort to stem the blazes. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 Aug. 2026

The film utilized virtual reality 3D technology in partnership with Meta Platforms and Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 30 July 2026