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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
The circuit utilizes some public roads – such as Aughtie Drive and Lakeside Drive – and a parking area in its layout.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Ursa Major utilizes advanced manufacturing and flexible system architectures to develop technologies for land, air, sea, and space applications.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The innovative technology integrated into these binoculars utilizes sophisticated internal sensors specifically designed to detect even the slightest vibrations and disturbances.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Its Legion Coldfront Hyper system utilizes turbo fans and 3D heatpipes to keep things cool, while the Lenovo AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes your FPS.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
The program utilizes a vehicle donated by the West Cancer Center and Research Institute, which will help nurses and nursing students bring healthcare directly to Shelby County communities.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026
The Spark program utilizes gig-economy workers as drivers that fulfill deliveries for Walmart customers by picking up products from the retailer’s stores, or other retailers that contract with Walmart.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The direction of Milissa Carey is both joyful and playful, along with Bylsma’s choreography that utilizes a very colorful scenic design from Lynn Grant.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Similar to a chess or custard pie, this dish utilizes butter, sugar, and flour in the filling, but with the addition of buttermilk and lemon for a bit of tang.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Ursa Major utilizes advanced manufacturing and flexible system architectures to develop technologies for land, air, sea, and space applications.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The innovative technology integrated into these binoculars utilizes sophisticated internal sensors specifically designed to detect even the slightest vibrations and disturbances.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Its Legion Coldfront Hyper system utilizes turbo fans and 3D heatpipes to keep things cool, while the Lenovo AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes your FPS.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
The program utilizes a vehicle donated by the West Cancer Center and Research Institute, which will help nurses and nursing students bring healthcare directly to Shelby County communities.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026
The Spark program utilizes gig-economy workers as drivers that fulfill deliveries for Walmart customers by picking up products from the retailer’s stores, or other retailers that contract with Walmart.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The direction of Milissa Carey is both joyful and playful, along with Bylsma’s choreography that utilizes a very colorful scenic design from Lynn Grant.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Similar to a chess or custard pie, this dish utilizes butter, sugar, and flour in the filling, but with the addition of buttermilk and lemon for a bit of tang.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
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Firstly, AccuWeb offers Linux and Windows dedicated hosting, while HostArmada uses Linux exclusively.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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The company uses subcontractors at Camp East Montana, including security firm Akima Global Services and medical contractor Loyal Source.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to a Treasury Department license document, the authorization applies until April 11 and applies to Russian oil that was loaded onto vessels before March 12.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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This applies to the Giants’ approach to free agency here, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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But crucially, the resort employs plenty of locals from the Caribbean which lends a nice degree of locality to the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Today, building at the corner of Pearl and Trumbull streets employs 700.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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