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we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilizes
Manufacturing for these units is concentrated at the Jining base, which utilizes proprietary super-drawing lines.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
This clever organizer set utilizes vertical space in your closet with a unique design that can hold leggings, jeans, trousers, scarves, hats, and much more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
The final quarter utilizes a winning score to end the contest, adding 11 points to the higher score between teams at the end of the third quarter.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead of blood tests, the scale utilizes something called bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) and foot sweat.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 5 Jan. 2026
Similar to the ever-popular color-drenching technique, color capping utilizes the ceiling as a part of the room’s overall color story.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
While the story has a compelling scrappy underdog spirit, the main attraction is Anderson, who utilizes her bright eyes and megawatt charisma to tell a poignant tale of regret and resilience.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
The irobot Roomba saves space with its mini home base and utilizes smart technology to map out a space and clean in precise rows while avoiding furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s a voyeuristic quality to that twist ending here – Lockhart utilizes the small-town rumor mill well.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
This clever organizer set utilizes vertical space in your closet with a unique design that can hold leggings, jeans, trousers, scarves, hats, and much more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
The final quarter utilizes a winning score to end the contest, adding 11 points to the higher score between teams at the end of the third quarter.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead of blood tests, the scale utilizes something called bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) and foot sweat.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 5 Jan. 2026
Similar to the ever-popular color-drenching technique, color capping utilizes the ceiling as a part of the room’s overall color story.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
While the story has a compelling scrappy underdog spirit, the main attraction is Anderson, who utilizes her bright eyes and megawatt charisma to tell a poignant tale of regret and resilience.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
The irobot Roomba saves space with its mini home base and utilizes smart technology to map out a space and clean in precise rows while avoiding furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s a voyeuristic quality to that twist ending here – Lockhart utilizes the small-town rumor mill well.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Utah is the first state to more formally test how well AI can assess medical situations through a partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic that uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions, Politico reported.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mandate also applies to Banner Health’s facilities in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The police department employs two full-time officers and four part-time officers, according to Masontown Borough Police Chief Timothy O'Barto.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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South Florida Equestrian Village alone employs more than 1,000 people.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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