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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 Chips & Lawnmower Queso utilizes the beer in the creamy cheese dip, while the crispy pizzas made with fresh dough range from Kale Yeah!
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Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Eco effort Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has EV charging stations, vegan and vegetarian dining options, and utilizes recyclable plastic to-go containers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In April, the Department of Justice announced its investigation into how the NFL utilizes the SBA and the extent to which the act has become outdated.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Myriad applications Instead of forcing a brute-strength signal through the water, BlueME utilizes a array of magnetoelectric antennas.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Turning long-form magazine articles into an audio format utilizes its existing company assets and expertise and offers an expanding menu of services for its premium subscribers, with the expectation that more consumers will become paying customers as the value proposition grows.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In addition, the home features a dedicated office space, as well as a bonus room which the famous couple utilizes as a playroom for their two children.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The beauty mogul utilizes every weapon in her arsenal to ensure her off-duty looks make the highest impact possible.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
DuckDuckGo utilizes a beta version of Apple Maps, which has undergone significant improvements since its initial launch.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Eco effort Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has EV charging stations, vegan and vegetarian dining options, and utilizes recyclable plastic to-go containers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In April, the Department of Justice announced its investigation into how the NFL utilizes the SBA and the extent to which the act has become outdated.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Myriad applications Instead of forcing a brute-strength signal through the water, BlueME utilizes a array of magnetoelectric antennas.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Turning long-form magazine articles into an audio format utilizes its existing company assets and expertise and offers an expanding menu of services for its premium subscribers, with the expectation that more consumers will become paying customers as the value proposition grows.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In addition, the home features a dedicated office space, as well as a bonus room which the famous couple utilizes as a playroom for their two children.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The beauty mogul utilizes every weapon in her arsenal to ensure her off-duty looks make the highest impact possible.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
DuckDuckGo utilizes a beta version of Apple Maps, which has undergone significant improvements since its initial launch.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizes
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One of the most criticized uses a four-letter word widely considered homophobic.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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This gray-and-white kitchen uses two-tone paint and Shaker-style fronts for a classic design.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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The same applies during perimenopause, when cycle length and hormonal patterns become less predictable.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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This offer applies to products under warranty and even some past the warranty period (which varies by product).—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The laptop employs the same chassis design Acer has been using for Nitros over the past couple of years.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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“Utilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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