Synonyms of utilizes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uses
• applies
• employs
• operates
• exploits
• harnesses
• exercises
• draws on
• makes use of
• wields
• manipulates
• handles
• brings to bear
• works
• directs
• recycles
• runs
• reuses
• cannibalizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misuses
• misapplies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of utilizes

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

Primate Labs' Geekbench 6 utilizes all available cores and threads to simulate real-world applications, ranging from PDF rendering and speech recognition to machine learning. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 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