as in to use
to put into action or service
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilize
Another option is to choose a soap that utilizes natural ingredients.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Van Herpen was the first designer to utilize the technology for a wearable garment.
—Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Since its inception, Krea has evolved into a leading platform utilized by premier creative teams at global organizations including Apple, Shopify, and Amazon Studios & MGM.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Since the 2-0 loss against Portland, Eidevall has moved away from the diamond midfield formation, moving Gabi Portilho into the starting lineup and utilizing more of a 4-3-3 setup with three attackers up front.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Van Herpen was the first designer to utilize the technology for a wearable garment.
—Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Since its inception, Krea has evolved into a leading platform utilized by premier creative teams at global organizations including Apple, Shopify, and Amazon Studios & MGM.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Since the 2-0 loss against Portland, Eidevall has moved away from the diamond midfield formation, moving Gabi Portilho into the starting lineup and utilizing more of a 4-3-3 setup with three attackers up front.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilize
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While Marner avoided an abysmal 2025-26 season, the Leafs are expected to use the first-overall pick in the upcoming draft on Penn State star Gavin McKenna, the kind of player who should be able to help right the ship in a hurry.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Drake addresses Kendrick Lamar feud with fiery tracks The Grammy-winning rapper also used his latest musical project to reignite his feud with fellow emcee Kendrick Lamar.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Exclusions include clearance items and gift cards, and the discount is applied to the subtotal before tax and shipping/handling at checkout with the promo code.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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The Criminal Division will not allow foreign actors to exploit the American financial system and use it as a safe haven for the proceeds of their corruption.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Brunson’s defense and the lack of rim protection from Towns remain weaknesses, but nobody has come close to exploiting them so far.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The company employs about five hundred people.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Samsung operates 12 fabrication lines, employs over 260,000 people worldwide, and is investing $73 billion in semiconductor capex and R&D this year alone, the largest single-year chip investment by any company in history.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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“Utilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilize. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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