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we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilizes
Investigating inconsistencies in the case, Morris utilizes testimonies from key figures to recreate pieces of the night in question in strange and striking detail.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
For high-temperature liquids like molten salts, a custom densitometer utilizes the Archimedes principle to measure density.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
In early 2024, Altidore invested in Sogility, which operates youth soccer training facilities and utilizes a proprietary tech training platform.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Meta also develops in-house silicon processors and utilizes chips from AMD, which won a notable deal with OpenAI in October as AI giants seek a second source to Nvidia amid constrained supply.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The filling utilizes whole lemons (except the seeds), sliced thin and macerated in sugar for several hours (or overnight) to soften and sweeten the peel, and then combined with a custard filling.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
But these numbers can and will change, not only because of the variable rate the account utilizes but also because savers may add funds to their account over the next 10 months, at which point the interest-earning calculations will adjust upward.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Rooted in all-American designs from the 1950s, the outerwear utilizes diverse materials like wool and distressed lamb leather, letting at-home shoppers pick from several distinct styles.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
For high-temperature liquids like molten salts, a custom densitometer utilizes the Archimedes principle to measure density.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
In early 2024, Altidore invested in Sogility, which operates youth soccer training facilities and utilizes a proprietary tech training platform.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Meta also develops in-house silicon processors and utilizes chips from AMD, which won a notable deal with OpenAI in October as AI giants seek a second source to Nvidia amid constrained supply.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The filling utilizes whole lemons (except the seeds), sliced thin and macerated in sugar for several hours (or overnight) to soften and sweeten the peel, and then combined with a custard filling.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
But these numbers can and will change, not only because of the variable rate the account utilizes but also because savers may add funds to their account over the next 10 months, at which point the interest-earning calculations will adjust upward.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Rooted in all-American designs from the 1950s, the outerwear utilizes diverse materials like wool and distressed lamb leather, letting at-home shoppers pick from several distinct styles.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
Verb
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Kaley’s case also uses a novel approach.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The certification currently applies to Longchamp’s leather goods division, the core of the business, but the assessment extended beyond raw material sourcing to encompass internal logistics, governance structures, supplier management and even event production and influencer marketing guidelines.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Founded in 1969, the company employs about 250 people.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The business model of Netflix is directly at odds with the theatrical production and exhibition business, which employs hundreds of thousands of Americans.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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