as in used
to put into action or service
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilized
This season, the Royals have utilized Falter in a different role.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Investigators eventually utilized the same forensic genealogy pipeline to link the remains to Gregory Hugh Oliver, who had been reported missing to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 1983.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
My talents are better utilized elsewhere.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The two-tone speed machine utilized a lot of pre-existing hardware but did feature an all-new chassis and composite bodywork, made from a mixture of carbon fiber and Kevlar.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
In some instances, investigators discovered that Diamox (acetazolamide) tablets, utilized to prevent altitude sickness, were given in conjunction with excessive water intake to cause the symptoms that would give grounds for a rescue, the outlet reported.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The power of the veto held by the president of the United States has served as an important check on the legislative actions of Congress and has been utilized to varying degrees throughout history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Mark Vientos and Tyrone Taylor are expected to be utilized more in this series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Although his changeup and four-seam fastball were mostly used in his outing, Alcantara also utilized his slider, sweeper, sinker and cutter to carve through the Chicago lineup.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Investigators eventually utilized the same forensic genealogy pipeline to link the remains to Gregory Hugh Oliver, who had been reported missing to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 1983.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
My talents are better utilized elsewhere.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The two-tone speed machine utilized a lot of pre-existing hardware but did feature an all-new chassis and composite bodywork, made from a mixture of carbon fiber and Kevlar.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
In some instances, investigators discovered that Diamox (acetazolamide) tablets, utilized to prevent altitude sickness, were given in conjunction with excessive water intake to cause the symptoms that would give grounds for a rescue, the outlet reported.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The power of the veto held by the president of the United States has served as an important check on the legislative actions of Congress and has been utilized to varying degrees throughout history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Mark Vientos and Tyrone Taylor are expected to be utilized more in this series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Although his changeup and four-seam fastball were mostly used in his outing, Alcantara also utilized his slider, sweeper, sinker and cutter to carve through the Chicago lineup.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilized
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Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The officer is no longer employed by Baltimore Police Department and the individual no longer lives in Maryland, Bradford said.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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More than 70 percent of the 45 million workers directly employed by India’s garment and textile industry—its second-largest employer after agriculture—are women.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other social welfare programs have safety valves to protect weak, incapacitated or disabled clients from being exploited by people in power.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of their work ethic, intellect and creativity, capital has always exploited them but never been willing to partner with them.—
Jacob Walthour,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Utilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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