as in using
to put into action or service
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilizing
California must lead the world by innovating responsibly, which means utilizing AI to modernize broken government systems, like speeding up permit reviews, while investing heavily in statewide digital literacy and retraining programs.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
While there are a number of benefits to utilizing a sauna or a steam room, these tools are not right for everyone.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 May 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Conventional solutions often involve applying external pressure in the tens of megapascals or utilizing complex coating processes that increase manufacturing costs and reduce packaging efficiency.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The Braves are methodical offensively, utilizing their downs to get to certain parts of the field and running different concepts to open spaces.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
How would an engineer go about utilizing that in buildings?
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
In addition to utilizing his singing background and going through extensive training to sing as Michael, Jaafar's voice was also blended in with Michael's voice in some scenarios.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
While there are a number of benefits to utilizing a sauna or a steam room, these tools are not right for everyone.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 May 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Conventional solutions often involve applying external pressure in the tens of megapascals or utilizing complex coating processes that increase manufacturing costs and reduce packaging efficiency.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The Braves are methodical offensively, utilizing their downs to get to certain parts of the field and running different concepts to open spaces.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
How would an engineer go about utilizing that in buildings?
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
In addition to utilizing his singing background and going through extensive training to sing as Michael, Jaafar's voice was also blended in with Michael's voice in some scenarios.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
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Install it too low, and your knees will be in your face when using the commode.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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But in 2003, it was considered too degraded to be capable of producing a match using methods available at the time.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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In closing, it should be mentioned that just as colchicine treatment results in seedless watermelons, mini-melons may also be a consequence of applying colchicine to watermelon seedlings, followed by a breeding process similar to that described above.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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As an additional step, Holm likes to quickly cleanse her eye area to get rid of any leftover mascara or liner before applying fresh makeup.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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Alexander Isak’s ability to stretch the pitch could give an under-strength Manchester United back line a problem, while Florian Wirtz is capable of exploiting space in between the lines.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The human cost of finding and exploiting bugs may approach zero, but fixing them won’t.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Local police departments are increasingly turning to surveillance drones to watch over peaceful protestors, occasionally even employing the same kind of hardware used by the US military.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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From there, the team asked them to continue performing the same activities while employing the HIPPO browser extension.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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