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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 utilizes
Terminix utilizes the advanced Sentricon baiting system alongside traditional liquid barriers to destroy subterranean colonies entirely.
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Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Northrop Grumman said the new chip fully utilizes this portion of the radio spectrum to improve signal performance while reducing the need for larger and more power-intensive equipment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
The strategy utilizes a highly efficient, asset-light model that completely strips away the traditional burdens of inventory management, localized logistics and heavy infrastructure.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The monitor also utilizes 99% sRGB color gamut, as well as HDR10 to help create vivid colors as well as striking contrast to provide the highest graphical fidelity possible.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Only those with high-end monthly subscriptions can try the Codex Spark research preview that utilizes Cerebras chips.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In addition, unlike older designs that use traditional alloys, Fyne Audio utilizes newer high-performance materials to push audio performance further.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
The Chips & Lawnmower Queso utilizes the beer in the creamy cheese dip, while the crispy pizzas made with fresh dough range from Kale Yeah!
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Northrop Grumman said the new chip fully utilizes this portion of the radio spectrum to improve signal performance while reducing the need for larger and more power-intensive equipment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
The strategy utilizes a highly efficient, asset-light model that completely strips away the traditional burdens of inventory management, localized logistics and heavy infrastructure.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The monitor also utilizes 99% sRGB color gamut, as well as HDR10 to help create vivid colors as well as striking contrast to provide the highest graphical fidelity possible.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Only those with high-end monthly subscriptions can try the Codex Spark research preview that utilizes Cerebras chips.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In addition, unlike older designs that use traditional alloys, Fyne Audio utilizes newer high-performance materials to push audio performance further.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
The Chips & Lawnmower Queso utilizes the beer in the creamy cheese dip, while the crispy pizzas made with fresh dough range from Kale Yeah!
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
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But someone willing to engage with Heather is Lisa, who uses this as an opening to talk about how Heather hurt her at Valter’s.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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Some medications can quietly affect how your body absorbs or uses specific nutrients.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sacramento consistently ranks among the most diverse cities in the country, and that applies across all stripes.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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And, as the price of scans has fallen dramatically over the past two decades, clinicians have responded by ordering a whole lot more of them, increasing the demand for even more radiologists, meaning that the Jevons paradox applies.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Verb
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City officials estimated that the brewery employs between 200 and 250 people.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Cold Case Unit currently employs two full-time detectives and two part-time reserve officers, Loughman said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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