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
Under Johnson's leadership, Silicon Labs shifted its focus exclusively to wireless chips, which are utilized by customers in Internet of Things products.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But McDaniels kept utilizing big formations even when Hooper was out, which suggests the Patriots will likely lean on a lot of 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) this season.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images Over the years, Thibodeau has not utilized his bench much.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
On Saturday, nearly 40 people were involved in the search for Sawyer, while around 70 were mobilized on Sunday, officials said.
ATVs, canine units and drones have also been utilized in the search efforts, officials said.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But McDaniels kept utilizing big formations even when Hooper was out, which suggests the Patriots will likely lean on a lot of 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) this season.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images Over the years, Thibodeau has not utilized his bench much.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
On Saturday, nearly 40 people were involved in the search for Sawyer, while around 70 were mobilized on Sunday, officials said.
ATVs, canine units and drones have also been utilized in the search efforts, officials said.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilize
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The participants didn’t use snorkels or fins but instead held their breath while diving deep into the ocean, often off La Jolla.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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How will Nashville's geology impact construction of the Music City Loop? To cut through the limestone and hard rock beneath Nashville, The Boring Company will use Prufrock tunnel boring machines (TBMs), which rely on rotating disc cutters and high thrust to excavate solid formations.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Any employee can apply for this benefit, making homeownership achievable for the entire staff.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Lunn promised to provide low-cost necessities—groceries, coal, and ice for the pre-electric era iceboxes—by starting city-run businesses to compete with private merchants who exploited their poor customers.—
Time,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Given that many forms of manufacturing are labor-intensive, any country where the cost of labor is lower than the cost in the U.S. can exploit such an opportunity.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The company employs around 10,000 mostly office workers in its hometown.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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Both Israel and Qatar have been accused by their respective critics of flouting U.S. law by employing under-the-table foreign influence efforts.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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“Utilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilize. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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