underutilize
verb
un·der·uti·lize
ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz 
underutilized; underutilizing; underutilizes
: to utilize less than fully or below the potential use
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Whether served atop a baked potato or folded into a creamy potato salad—or even as the star in sour cream poundcake—sour cream is rarely underutilized, so picking one that meets all your needs is important.
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Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This is especially important in companies where management controls the board, capital allocation is poor or the assets have remained underutilized for years.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Project proposals said the lanes are underutilized and confusing to drivers.
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Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The bus is the most underrated — and underutilized — way of getting to the Rockaways these days.
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Lindsey Weber,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
The multitasking Bubbles system in Android 17 expands on a similar (but underutilized) messaging feature.
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ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Many of the Division I transfers who came in were underutilized at their previous schools and have thrived.
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Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Public health experts acknowledge that the medications are widely underutilized — especially methadone, which remains available exclusively at specialized clinics that often require multiple early morning visits per week; frequent drug testing; and counseling.
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Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
Michael Mayer is also underutilized by the Raiders.
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Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This is especially important in companies where management controls the board, capital allocation is poor or the assets have remained underutilized for years.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Project proposals said the lanes are underutilized and confusing to drivers.
—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The bus is the most underrated — and underutilized — way of getting to the Rockaways these days.
—
Lindsey Weber,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
The multitasking Bubbles system in Android 17 expands on a similar (but underutilized) messaging feature.
—
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Many of the Division I transfers who came in were underutilized at their previous schools and have thrived.
—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Public health experts acknowledge that the medications are widely underutilized — especially methadone, which remains available exclusively at specialized clinics that often require multiple early morning visits per week; frequent drug testing; and counseling.
—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
Michael Mayer is also underutilized by the Raiders.
—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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“Underutilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underutilize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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