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 His third model, more formally speaking, released just months after the Air Penny 3 while also utilizing Foamposite technology for its upper. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Avant and Oportun utilizing data beyond traditional credit scores to cater to borrowers with fair or subprime credit. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 Ideas floated in the past include utilizing Piney Point as a public park, mountain biking facility or bird sanctuary. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 One way Lev accomplishes that in her own home is by utilizing her collections. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 But the important metrics are not necessarily tokens consumed or hours spent utilizing an AI system. — Kousik Rajendran, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Insides of Bathroom Vanity Doors To maximize storage space in a small bathroom, Hoepner recommends utilizing the insides of vanity doors. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026 Because the sheriff's office is no longer utilizing the equipment, the agency asked Flock to remove its cameras, but nothing has happened yet. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 However, utilizing the active compounds in these extracts in modern medicine requires further research. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
  1. using
  2. applying
  3. exploiting
  4. employing
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  • By using a dedicated promotional code, readers can unlock the full October Prime Day discount immediately, alongside an additional $20 off the sale price.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That is precisely the lens Sébastien Meunier is using for his spring 2027 collection and a subsequent installation at the 41st edition of the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Fashion Accessories in October.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of using
Verb
  • The state should have to individually make cases to collect the money rather than automatically applying liens.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Doing so would entail repairing cracks that admit water, maintaining the foundations of each section, applying a sealant to slow the weathering process, and keeping the encroachment of vegetation in check.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of applying
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  • Balochistan has endured a long-running insurgency by groups that accuse Pakistan of discriminating against the province and exploiting its natural resources.
    — MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Trasks encounter a wide swath of citizens, haggling with sneaky cheats, exploiting innocent fools, and befriending big-hearted neighbors.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of exploiting
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  • The cost of employing workers building single-family homes jumped 37% between 2018 and 2022 and 45% from 2014 to 2023, the report said.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This is unlikely to stop politicians from employing scare tactics, though.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of employing

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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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