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
Toronto utilized Varland as a traditional setup man at times last year, then as an early-game stopper in the postseason.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
His previous installations have been exhibited at MOCA Bangkok, W1 London and TODA Dubai, and have utilized technology including Samsung’s the Wall display system and Acoustic Avant Garde sound equipment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The money saved could be utilized for other projects.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Valerie’s new social media manager, Patience (Ella Stiller), also could’ve been better utilized, and the mockumentary-style camerawork (using Jane’s documentary crew and Patience’s social videos) is set aside too easily and too often.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Around the world, Starlink is utilized by 10 million users and counting, from rural communities to Ukrainian battlefields to remote Amazonian tribes.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
The system utilized L3Harris’ spectrum-management technologies alongside Shield AI’s autonomy software to enable unmanned aerial systems to operate collaboratively.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Beside the dock lay dozens of canoes owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, which proponents of the new park hope will be utilized more when construction is completed.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
That is not a slap to Dru Smith, who is more of a settling component, a player better utilized for a longer stretch.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
His previous installations have been exhibited at MOCA Bangkok, W1 London and TODA Dubai, and have utilized technology including Samsung’s the Wall display system and Acoustic Avant Garde sound equipment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The money saved could be utilized for other projects.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Valerie’s new social media manager, Patience (Ella Stiller), also could’ve been better utilized, and the mockumentary-style camerawork (using Jane’s documentary crew and Patience’s social videos) is set aside too easily and too often.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Around the world, Starlink is utilized by 10 million users and counting, from rural communities to Ukrainian battlefields to remote Amazonian tribes.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
The system utilized L3Harris’ spectrum-management technologies alongside Shield AI’s autonomy software to enable unmanned aerial systems to operate collaboratively.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Beside the dock lay dozens of canoes owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, which proponents of the new park hope will be utilized more when construction is completed.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
That is not a slap to Dru Smith, who is more of a settling component, a player better utilized for a longer stretch.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilized
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Ballistics testing conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation later confirmed that the gun Harrison had when he was arrested was the same modified firearm used in the killing, prosecutors said.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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His death was one of more than 1,000 nationally that an investigation led by The Associated Press identified as happening after police officers used physical force or weapons that were supposed to stop, but not kill, people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In early March, Morath announced current Superintendent Karen Molinar, who applied to keep her job amid the takeover, will be replaced.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Afri-Cure starts with a body wrap made from lemongrass, jumbie and tamarind leaves, as well as a gently exfoliating papaya mask applied to the face, and then a full-body exfoliation using turmeric, honey and local sea salt.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jovanovic was employed part-time by the Valparaiso Police Department as a civilian employee as a crossing guard, filling in at different schools as needed, Valparaiso Police said.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Do is serving a five-year federal prison sentence for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to direct his share of the COVID funds to certain charities, primarily one that employed his daughter, Rhiannon.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The same elements—lack of lighting, cell phone service, and CCTV—that make a place enticing for outdoor enthusiasts are easily exploited by criminals.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Although the machines aren't connected to the internet, an examination found software vulnerabilities that could be exploited if someone gained physical access.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Utilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilized. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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