utilizes

present tense third-person singular of utilize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utilizes To compensate, Khn utilizes a pedalboard that looks like something that helped Apollo mission control put a man on the moon. — Zachery Proctor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026 La Dame utilizes some ingredients only seen here, such as France’s superb Normandy butter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 Plus, Skullcandy's Crusher Bass technology utilizes dedicated bass drivers to really give you a head-banging experience, sending bone-shattering bass pulsating through your skull. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 The Meditherapy Retinal Skin Booster Serum utilizes retinal, a more potent anti-aging ingredient than traditional retinol, to work faster, giving results in as little as two weeks according to reviewers. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 According to Rowley, the business model utilizes a nearshoring model with the shoes hand-made in Mexico. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
Verb
  • The Westin’s outdoor pool is 25 yards, heated year-round, and uses salt water instead of chlorine, so you’ll spot lap swimmers slicing through the steam even in winter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Heat triggers shape recovery The technology uses shape-memory polymers (SMPs), materials that can be programmed into a temporary shape and recover their original form when heated.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Also Worth a Look The back-to-back angle applies to Boston too.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Before a developer applies for a zoning change in Fort Worth, they are encouraged to meet with surrounding homeowners to discuss their plans.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Today, Sonic Fire Tech employs around 20 people and is working toward certification.
    — Salomé Grouard, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • When a child is sick, parents do not think about hospital systems, organizational boundaries or which institution employs which specialist.
    — Matthew Love, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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