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
Some of those earnings could then be utilized to support low-income families needing childcare.
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Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The University of Illinois postponed all exams that were scheduled to take place Friday, Saturday or Sunday for all classes, regardless of whether the courses utilized Canvas.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
These funds must be transferred into community control if not utilized within the appropriate time frame.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 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, 7 May 2026
In any event, colchicine has been utilized in creating bigger petunias, lilies, marigolds, larger and more vigorous strawberries and blueberries, and spearmint and chamomile with a higher than usual concentration of essential oils.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The Royals utilized their bullpen while attempting to make a comeback at the plate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Imagine if Game of Thrones utilized the mind-altering technology of Westworld to extend the world of your favorite fantasy franchise beyond books, beyond television, into immersive theater-slash-amusement-park entertainment.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The University of Illinois postponed all exams that were scheduled to take place Friday, Saturday or Sunday for all classes, regardless of whether the courses utilized Canvas.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
These funds must be transferred into community control if not utilized within the appropriate time frame.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 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, 7 May 2026
In any event, colchicine has been utilized in creating bigger petunias, lilies, marigolds, larger and more vigorous strawberries and blueberries, and spearmint and chamomile with a higher than usual concentration of essential oils.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The Royals utilized their bullpen while attempting to make a comeback at the plate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Imagine if Game of Thrones utilized the mind-altering technology of Westworld to extend the world of your favorite fantasy franchise beyond books, beyond television, into immersive theater-slash-amusement-park entertainment.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilized
Verb
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Two snakes, believed to be cobras, were used in the show, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, the same tools are being used by state actors for geopolitical propaganda.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This perk is automatically applied during check out, no code needed.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Their lip tint is red and thickly applied.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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State troopers have employed helicopters in the manhunt.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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An investigation into the two incidents led authorities to name Wynter as a suspect, while also revealing that he is employed as a driver for Lyft.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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These types of vulnerabilities can be exploited through normal user behavior, such as browsing to a web page.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Already at this early stage, the producer must think about all the markets in which the film, its brand, and its characters can be exploited and not just about the theaters where it will be screened.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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