utilizing

present participle of utilize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utilizing Drones are landed discreetly near routes, utilizing acoustic sensors to detect passing vehicles. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Cofounder Kianni suggested that a Phia program dropped cookies every time users closed a Phia popup, regardless of if the user was utilizing the app. Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Thus, until the audience behavior truly shifts away from franchise stories, barring a few outliers each year, creators like Lindelof will keep utilizing creative license to reimagine the familiar in the most compelling ways possible. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Treatments utilizing mRNA technologies are being used in trials for other forms of cancer, including that of the bladder, kidney, lungs, stomach and pancreas, according to Tarhini. Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 In the case of these TV series and films, Snips will edit them down (utilizing AI via its own proprietary program) into around 60 micro-episodes per title. Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Because the call spread structure was too expensive, utilizing a bullish put credit spread allows an investor to create an income stream off of the elevated premium in this high-flying stock. Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Kelley is running a campaign focused on utilizing his skills in finance and city leadership to optimize school budgets and ensure responsible growth. James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 To combat this, Fabuloso Cleaning Expert Rosa Picosa likes to make tackling grease a regular part of her routine, utilizing a zone cleaning method and focusing on the kitchen as its own zone. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
Verb
  • In Texas, lawmakers have been exploring a ban on foreign nationals using Texas surrogates – a move surrogacy experts worry could be the first step toward a statewide ban on the practice.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Triglav Lodge, Slovenia's highest-altitude guest hut at an elevation of 2,515 meters (8,251 feet), is using paper plates this summer to save water on dishes.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Before applying, make sure the lender offers loans for your specific trade school or career program.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Smaller countries and nonstate actors are increasingly exploiting chokepoints, as well.
    Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In any case, the incident highlights how autonomous agents are becoming more effective at identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.
    Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But health experts also recommend covering bare skin, employing mosquito nets and using insect repellent, especially at night, when mosquito bites most often occur.
    Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Most Versatile Our writer Julia Harrison doesn’t use this bar cabinet for bar things at all, instead employing it as additional shoe storage.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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