utilize
verb
uti·lize
ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz 
utilized; utilizing
: to make use of : turn to practical use or account
… I'm a great person for utilizing waste power.—
Robert Frost
Robert FrostExamples of utilize in a Sentence
Many of the library's resources are not utilized by townspeople.
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
Recent Examples on the Web
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
The fairest way to do that is by taxing property since the state does not utilize an income tax.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
In the costuming department, the show utilized more than 1,000 yards of fabric and 1/2 mile of fringe with 90 types of fabrics represented.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for utilize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
The fairest way to do that is by taxing property since the state does not utilize an income tax.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
In the costuming department, the show utilized more than 1,000 yards of fabric and 1/2 mile of fringe with 90 types of fabrics represented.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for utilize
Cite this Entry
“Utilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utilize. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
utilize
verb
uti·lize
ˈyüt-ᵊl-ˌīz
utilized; utilizing
: to make use of especially for a certain job
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
