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to put into action or service
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilized
The human-rights violations, fears about the development of weapons of mass destruction, and even the connections between Iraq and Al Qaeda, which were obviously very overblown, were utilized extensively.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Several entries utilized artificial intelligence to perform their analyses, building new tools and techniques in the process.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
O’Neil noted that in Boise, geothermal energy is something that can be utilized to transform the way the entire city is run.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Nvidia detailed GPUs in active use across three generations remain fully utilized, which is bullish for GPU cloud companies like CoreWeave.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The Chicago White Sox largely utilized Mike Vasil as a bulk reliever in 2025.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
When asked on Monday if the trade market could be utilized to add veteran defenders to the roster, Stephen Jones left the possibility on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026
Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway.
—AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Although the animals were selected for their complementary qualities in relation to Elordi’s voice, the range of species utilized was broad enough to include everything from raccoons to a rhinoceros.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Several entries utilized artificial intelligence to perform their analyses, building new tools and techniques in the process.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
O’Neil noted that in Boise, geothermal energy is something that can be utilized to transform the way the entire city is run.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Nvidia detailed GPUs in active use across three generations remain fully utilized, which is bullish for GPU cloud companies like CoreWeave.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The Chicago White Sox largely utilized Mike Vasil as a bulk reliever in 2025.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
When asked on Monday if the trade market could be utilized to add veteran defenders to the roster, Stephen Jones left the possibility on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026
Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway.
—AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Although the animals were selected for their complementary qualities in relation to Elordi’s voice, the range of species utilized was broad enough to include everything from raccoons to a rhinoceros.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilized
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The official told Semafor that other frontier AI companies are close to an agreement allowing them to be used in classified settings.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Diesel is the fuel used by the trucks owned or hired by private companies in Cuba to transport food and other supplies from the Port of Mariel in Havana to their warehouses, and then to other private businesses, such as restaurants and small grocery stores around the country.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shortstop Willy Adames took Devers’ accurate throw and applied a tag to Suzuki and then, with half the ballpark yelling at him, turned toward third to see the two Cubs base runners.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Technical materials are also consistent between the two Lows, through up-to-the-date PopCush insoles, DuraCap underlays in high-wear zones and a SickStick rubber compound applied to the classic waffle pattern outsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic has been in a tense battle with the Pentagon over its AI models since at least January, when Anthropic was employed by Palantir during the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, according to people familiar with the matter.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to the senior Pentagon official, representatives from the department, including Undersecretary of Defense Emil Michael, recently discussed several hypothetical scenarios with Anthropic leadership about how the company’s products might be employed by the military.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Such a vision remains a tough sell for artists who feel their work has already been exploited.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Granted, Arsenal are the league leaders, and not every team will be as adept at picking apart Tottenham’s defence, but there were alarming signs in the opening minutes that a lack of structure was there to be exploited.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Utilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilized. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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