utilizing

verb

present participle of utilize
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 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 Organizations often react by utilizing significant resources to address this one issue while other commitments quietly slip through the cracks. — Rohan Joshi, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 On social media, people have posted photos and videos of Waymo vehicles utilizing chargers at public stations across the country. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Number of successful Automated Ball-Strike System challenges by Series MVP William Contreras in the first Fall Classic utilizing robot umpire technology. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Costs are going up for many reasons, from people utilizing more services to skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs and rapidly rising hospital prices, the reports say. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
  1. using
  2. applying
  3. exploiting
  4. employing
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
Definition of using
Verb
  • Researchers in China found that repeatedly applying gentle pressure to the shinbones of elderly mice improved their strength, coordination, and performance on memory tests.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Of course, running this kind of remote frame generation on a linear video is very different from applying it to a real-time interactive game.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of applying
Verb
  • Although exploiting these services could reveal a task’s flag, doing so was outside the authorized scope.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Led by Will, a reckless 16-year-old struggling with his mother’s death, the friends begin stealing firearms from neighbors and exploiting the program to make thousands of dollars.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of exploiting
Verb
  • These are basically less privileged neighborhoods where the government is meant to show a greater focus on education by employing more teachers and so on.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine has gotten very good at drone warfare, employing these little robots both in offensive and defensive capacities.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of employing

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