utilizing

present participle of utilize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utilizing Braking is also improved with dual front discs – the first Royal Enfield to get this – utilizing twin 280-mm floating rotors, backed by a 255-mm rear disc. — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026 Authorities said an extensive search for Park is underway, utilizing drones, ground crews and helicopters. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026 But Bayer’s drug, which will be sold under the brand name Sunharbo, inhibits a protein called XIa, utilizing a mechanism that’s thought to stop the formation of bad clots without increasing the risk of bleeding. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 9 Nov. 2026 Less stubbornness regarding utilizing pick-and-roll could have salvaged at least a win or two during the 0-4 start. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 By utilizing more editorial photos and videos, the company helped increase brand revenue by more than 15 percent; overall costs were cut by 49 percent, and returns on products were reduced by 12 percent. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 While utilizing a half-hour format, Netflix’s Prep is not a comedy. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026 Silver Nova, the first of a new Silversea ship class debuting in August 2023, leans hard into green initiatives with advanced hybrid technology utilizing fuel cells and promise zero port emissions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 Additionally, the shore power interface allows sites with power infrastructure operate the system utilizing standard DoD generator connections and base power connections. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
Verb
  • After the issue was identified, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office directed districts to pause electronic disbursements using BM Technologies and issue paper checks or other payment methods instead.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Its sweet, soft, umami-rich profile can shift the taste of a recipe, so Czerwony suggests using about half the usual amount of garlic and adjusting from there.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • That provision could increase financial penalties for businesses applying individualized pricing across large customer groups.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Problem Expertise develops through applying knowledge, facing consequences and adjusting when an approach fails.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Menin described the Council’s approval as an important consumer protection measure against businesses exploiting personal information.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The principle of justice calls for not exploiting a public's lack of information, cognitive biases, or lack of trust.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • According to investigators cited by NBC News, the criminals have shown planning and sophistication by employing techniques like GPS location spoofing and even arranging collisions with police escort vehicles.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Many companies are already in the planning phase of employing agentic AI, according to McKinsey’s report, with 40% of companies surveyed already scaling agents, up from 27% in 2025.
    — Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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