utilizing

present participle of utilize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utilizing With the speedy Keaschall on third base, Kyle Finnegan on the mound and Detroit utilizing a five-man infield, the Twins simply needed a fly ball from Kody Clemens. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 As foundation models have matured over the last few years, the sophistication of the creators utilizing them has grown as well. Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 This innovation provides a sustainable, recyclable alternative to fiberglass while directly strengthening Maine’s economy by utilizing its local timber industry. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Interest rate incentives for utilizing Auto Pay may not be combined with certain private student loan repayment programs that also offer an interest rate reduction. Maya Benjamin,dan Avery, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Hansen’s skepticism about the film has not kept him from utilizing the attention. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 The Dream came out in full force, making stops, getting clean looks at the 3-point line — fueled by Allisha Gray’s offensive prowess — and utilizing constant communication to get through the Lynx’s aggressive defense. Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Lundy said the project will be financed by private investors, although also utilizing a capital stack that includes federal Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loans. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
Verb
  • Maybe my argument was so strong, the AI would realize that its tech overlords were using this insanely powerful technology not to solve hunger or climate change, but to make reading less essential.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Leaders on this path are using AI to increase the capabilities of their marketing teams and expand what talented people can accomplish.
    George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The billionaire chairman and CEO of WorldQuant has been a pioneer in applying AI and other technologies to vast collections of data, looking to build predictive models from historical information.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The tradeoff is that applying for the new card will typically result in a hard inquiry, which may cause a small, but temporary, credit score decline.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Some critics say the groups are exploiting loopholes and, in their view, violating the law.
    Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Europol said criminals are exploiting images and audio to create and edit propaganda, including through deepfakes, memes and GIFs.
    Lorne Cook, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Almost all of the gains came from big business, with companies employing 500 or more workers adding 34,000 while those with fewer than 50 employees rose by 3,000.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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