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
Still, director Mario Landi, working with the limited resources of television production at the time, provides intriguing little visual touches, utilizing windows as a central motif to explore the book’s running theme of outsiders always looking in.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
De Kluyver dreamt up three off-kilter looks utilizing Byredo’s assortment of colorful cosmetics.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Solarization kills grass and weeds by utilizing the heat of the sun to bake the soil to a high temperature.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
All who have a track record of throwing strikes, changing speeds, and utilizing at least five or six different pitches.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks plans to introduce a new program to manage the deer population by utilizing firearms.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Following his 13-minute set, reviews began pouring in, with public figures utilizing social media to weigh in on the Grammy Award winner’s landmark performance.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots scored a league-high 10 touchdowns utilizing jumbo formations this season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
De Kluyver dreamt up three off-kilter looks utilizing Byredo’s assortment of colorful cosmetics.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Solarization kills grass and weeds by utilizing the heat of the sun to bake the soil to a high temperature.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
All who have a track record of throwing strikes, changing speeds, and utilizing at least five or six different pitches.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks plans to introduce a new program to manage the deer population by utilizing firearms.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Following his 13-minute set, reviews began pouring in, with public figures utilizing social media to weigh in on the Grammy Award winner’s landmark performance.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots scored a league-high 10 touchdowns utilizing jumbo formations this season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
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Such batteries are also much easier and safer to dispose of, and can potentially be made using cheaper and less rare materials.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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There were the snowboarders who were disqualified for applying ski wax that contained forever chemicals.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The assault in the restroom seems to fit into a pattern of men exploiting or hurting Sweetpea.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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It was also reported to be Butler County's ninth largest employer, employing about 2,000 people.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2026
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Another, role the state could play in immigration is to eliminate employing H1B visas immigrants from any state contracts and from admission into state Universities.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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