as in using
to put into action or service
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Recent Examples of utilizing
Huang, based in Brooklyn, has produced a series of lamps drawing upon her childhood memories in Southwest China, utilizing Chinese lantern and paper techniques.
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
The Pistons also check in riding a wave of confidence after their dominant 115-94 win in Cleveland in Game 6, giving me confidence in utilizing the Pistons moneyline as the first leg of our parlay.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Production vehicles can park once while utilizing dissimilar looks; locations can jump from a Victorian home to a ranch house to a gritty industrial setting without a company move.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 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
My analysis suggests that fully utilizing California’s current in-state SAF production capacity could reduce the cost of gasoline production by roughly 20 to 40 cents per gallon by increasing supply flexibility and reducing reliance on higher-cost imports.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The three resorts enjoyed expansion and growth throughout the 2010s by utilizing low prices, gimmicks and attractions to lure guests.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Motorists should consider driving at a steadier pace, utilizing gas apps to compare regional prices, and taking advantage of various rewards programs.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
The Pistons also check in riding a wave of confidence after their dominant 115-94 win in Cleveland in Game 6, giving me confidence in utilizing the Pistons moneyline as the first leg of our parlay.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Production vehicles can park once while utilizing dissimilar looks; locations can jump from a Victorian home to a ranch house to a gritty industrial setting without a company move.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 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
My analysis suggests that fully utilizing California’s current in-state SAF production capacity could reduce the cost of gasoline production by roughly 20 to 40 cents per gallon by increasing supply flexibility and reducing reliance on higher-cost imports.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The three resorts enjoyed expansion and growth throughout the 2010s by utilizing low prices, gimmicks and attractions to lure guests.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Motorists should consider driving at a steadier pace, utilizing gas apps to compare regional prices, and taking advantage of various rewards programs.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The stores will be roughly 20,000 square feet and exclusively accessible to gig workers using the retailer’s Spark delivery driver app to collect orders and bring them to customers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 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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And if the cabinet grandfathers only the HS classes of 2024 and 2025 while applying the new rule to 2026 graduates, an entire cohort gets jammed onto the same clock as players one and two years older—a cliff disguised as a transition.—
Daryl G. Jones,
Sportico.com,
15 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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Governors, regulators and consumer advocates are challenging traditional profit guarantees and rate hikes, arguing monopoly utilities are exploiting a ‘broken’ 20th century model while households struggle with affordability.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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But most importantly of all, macOS users need to be aware of how the SHub Reaper threat actors are employing that infection chain by layering familiar brands across multiple stages of the same singular attack.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Cambodia’s garment industry, employing hundreds of thousands of workers, also rode the shift.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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