utilizes

present tense third-person singular of utilize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utilizes This sleek device intelligently studies your daily temperature preferences and utilizes adaptive eco-settings to save energy automatically. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 Gosling is in every scene of the 156-minute movie, and he’s called upon to play every note on the tonal scale in a performance that utilizes his razor-sharp comic timing before moving into emotionally devastating registers. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026 By contrast, the new fabric utilizes the visible white light that's already being used in hospitals. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 The route also utilizes the state highway system, including Interstate 110 and Interstate 710. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Unlike most e-bikes, which have a mechanical connection between pedals and wheels, the TM-B utilizes a pedal-by-wire system that connects to a generator; riders can charge its battery simply by pedaling and braking. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Alaska utilizes a top-four primary, in which the four highest vote-getters from the August primary advance to the general election. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026 How the ink-removing technology works Ascunce utilizes advanced PicoWay Laser technology to break down tattoo ink. — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Tennessee utilizes a single-drug lethal injection protocol centered on the barbiturate pentobarbital, according to the state’s Department of Corrections. — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
Verb
  • The researchers focused on molten salt reactors, an advanced nuclear reactor design that uses molten salts in its operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • And uses the appropriate singular word for each when addressing just one.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The act applies to event tickets for public concerts, theater shows, sporting events and similar activities at venues with a capacity of over 200 seats.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Once a community applies to manage an area, the state can no longer authorize new concessions — such as those for salmon-farming facilities — within it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Bad Idea by Chito x OTW by Vans Half Cab employs both an abundance of colors and original work from the Korean airbrush artist Wreckpack.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Davidson employs police officers who carry guns, wear body armor and train to confront dangerous people.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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