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
Tehran has been supplying Russia with Shaheds for its war on Ukraine and are now utilizing them in retaliatory attacks throughout the Gulf.
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Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
First designed in Iran, the weapon has already become a fixture of modern warfare, with Tehran's strategic partner, Russia, utilizing the technology in its years-long battle with Ukraine.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
There are certain hazards associated with utilizing cloud configurations and external services.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Tehran has been supplying Russia with Shaheds for its war on Ukraine and are now utilizing them in retaliatory attacks throughout the Gulf.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Parkour, in short, is the art of navigating from one point to another, moving through, over and around obstacles fluidly by utilizing running, jumping, climbing and balancing skills.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
The sophomore would deliver, utilizing an acrobatic leg save to win it for the Sundevils.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
First designed in Iran, the weapon has already become a fixture of modern warfare, with Tehran's strategic partner, Russia, utilizing the technology in its years-long battle with Ukraine.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
There are certain hazards associated with utilizing cloud configurations and external services.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Tehran has been supplying Russia with Shaheds for its war on Ukraine and are now utilizing them in retaliatory attacks throughout the Gulf.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Parkour, in short, is the art of navigating from one point to another, moving through, over and around obstacles fluidly by utilizing running, jumping, climbing and balancing skills.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
The sophomore would deliver, utilizing an acrobatic leg save to win it for the Sundevils.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
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When Carolyn finally walked through the doors at the back of the chapel and down the aisle, Reverend O’Byrne had to lead the pair through their vows using a flashlight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor.—
Shelly Conlon,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
7 Mar. 2026
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Individuals applying for Social Security after age 65 should be aware that Medicare Part A may be backdated up to six months, and contributions made during that lookback period are subject to a 6% IRS excise tax per year until corrected.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Use a slow-release, granular fertilizer, applying at the rate recommended on the bag or by your local extension office.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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In this way, prediction markets are the perfect technology for a low-trust society, simultaneously exploiting and reifying an environment in which believing the motives behind any person or action becomes harder.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cohen was accused of exploiting his advisory and fiduciary relationships with these players.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Those lackluster results have come despite employing both Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, two of the best players of their generation.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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And autonomous drones are on the frontlines in the Russia-Ukraine war, with both Russia and Ukraine employing some variation of autonomous technology.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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