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utilizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of utilize
as in uses
to put into action or service we must utilize all the tools at our disposal

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Recent Examples of utilizes This popular ideology utilizes five-minute breaks after 25 minutes of uninterrupted work to increase focus. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026 Not to mention, this retinol utilizes a steady-release technology to optimize your treatment. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 The novel system, on the other hand, utilizes buildings to estimate where people are located. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Studio Lambert produces the series, which utilizes reality TV stars and other media personalities for its contestant pool. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Other benefits could include scaling India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) model across BRICS, which utilizes e-commerce to sell globally. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Tresnjak’s production, which utilizes the 1956 adaptation by Maurice Valency, centers on the small town of Güllen, which is facing financial ruin. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Metz’s essay observes how The Bear utilizes the similar techniques as previous Golden Age of Television series (like The Sopranos and Game of Thrones) to exaggerate small-scale conflict to melodramatic proportions. — Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Kubiak already utilizes the ground game more than most NFL play callers — the Seattle Seahawks were the third most run-heavy offense in football under his watch last season. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
  1. uses
  2. applies
  3. employs
Verb
  • The factory reportedly uses flexible production lines designed to meet the requirements of its customers.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Most self-help books say anger and grudges are self-defeating — there’s that line everybody uses that holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of uses
Verb
  • Choose your card There are a variety of 0% APR cards to choose from, but there are differences to consider, including what the 0% APR applies to and the length of the introductory period.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Florio’s no-harm, no-foul argument technically applies to any quarterback the Giants could work out, including players from the UFL who have far more recent playing experience than Kaepernick.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of applies
Verb
  • There’s also a parade of comic supporting turns that recalls those classic Hawks and Sturges comedies in the breadth and depth of the character actors Cassavetes employs.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally the company employs an all-local team of chefs, wilderness guides, and property managers—a commitment that helps address the region’s rural migration crisis, as young people leave their villages to find work in more urban areas.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of employs

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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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