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
Structural landscaping forms the literal and financial foundation of an outdoor investment, utilizing elements that define the shape, flow, and long-term function of the land.
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Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Using certain donations Jung and Walsh are both utilizing the county's Citizens' Election Fund.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Practically speaking, any new IPO is a secondary AI play, since any forward-thinking company is utilizing models and agents in workflows.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Democrat Tom Steyer is in third place attemping to close the gap by utilizing a late surge in Democratic voters.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 June 2026
In other business, the City Council also accepted a donation of a lot at 1710 Sycamore Lane with the intention of utilizing the property as a future pocket park.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
SiC modernizes grid-to-server power conversion with breakthrough efficiencies utilizing high-voltage direct current transmission and solid-state transformers.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
This reaction, however, produces heat, which can be controlled through adding chemical inhibitors or utilizing release valves, chemists say.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The brand prioritizes sustainable practices, utilizing regenerated wool from traceable supply chains, including by the Tuscan wool mill Manteco.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Using certain donations Jung and Walsh are both utilizing the county's Citizens' Election Fund.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Practically speaking, any new IPO is a secondary AI play, since any forward-thinking company is utilizing models and agents in workflows.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Democrat Tom Steyer is in third place attemping to close the gap by utilizing a late surge in Democratic voters.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 June 2026
In other business, the City Council also accepted a donation of a lot at 1710 Sycamore Lane with the intention of utilizing the property as a future pocket park.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
SiC modernizes grid-to-server power conversion with breakthrough efficiencies utilizing high-voltage direct current transmission and solid-state transformers.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
This reaction, however, produces heat, which can be controlled through adding chemical inhibitors or utilizing release valves, chemists say.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The brand prioritizes sustainable practices, utilizing regenerated wool from traceable supply chains, including by the Tuscan wool mill Manteco.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
Verb
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Zeferjahn had struggled earlier in the season, when the Angels were using him for multiple innings.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Ohio’s exemption is fairly broad, applying not only to construction materials, but to the expensive equipment — such as server racks and cooling systems — used in data centers.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Travelers who have spent the past several years scrutinizing where their food, clothing and home goods come from are now applying the same questions to their vacation memorabilia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Researchers have described humans as highly omnivorous, exploiting a wide range of plant, animal and fungal foods across environments as disparate as the Arctic tundra and equatorial rainforest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Traditionally, the oldest fires are believed to be the result of exploiting natural fires.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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But luckily, Robert and Michelle King's The Good Wife spinoff is used to employing stage actors like Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, Christian Borle, Lindsay Mendez and Micaela Diamond.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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