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
Following his 13-minute set, reviews began pouring in, with public figures utilizing social media to weigh in on the Grammy Award winner’s landmark performance.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots scored a league-high 10 touchdowns utilizing jumbo formations this season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Opened in 2019 as a science, technology, engineering and mathematics school, TIDE Academy was built at a cost of $50 million utilizing bond funds.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Callella was arrested on February 5 and charged with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce without disclosing his identity and utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten, or harass a person.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
The current deal framework would cede sovereignty but lease the Diego Garcia base for 99 years, ban other nations from utilizing nearby islands without British consent, and open the door to negotiations prolonging the arrangement in 40-year intervals.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Overall, Seattle is hardly ever in base defense, utilizing a smothering hybrid scheme, often employing extra DBs in a big nickel look.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of those data centers would operate entirely on their own power grid, utilizing solar and batteries.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots scored a league-high 10 touchdowns utilizing jumbo formations this season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Opened in 2019 as a science, technology, engineering and mathematics school, TIDE Academy was built at a cost of $50 million utilizing bond funds.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Callella was arrested on February 5 and charged with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce without disclosing his identity and utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten, or harass a person.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
The current deal framework would cede sovereignty but lease the Diego Garcia base for 99 years, ban other nations from utilizing nearby islands without British consent, and open the door to negotiations prolonging the arrangement in 40-year intervals.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Overall, Seattle is hardly ever in base defense, utilizing a smothering hybrid scheme, often employing extra DBs in a big nickel look.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of those data centers would operate entirely on their own power grid, utilizing solar and batteries.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilizing
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The reversal follows a string of high-profile shootings involving federal immigration agents in which eyewitness statements and video evidence have called into question claims made to justify using deadly force.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Newton will be restricted from rejoining the department or even applying for private security license that is authorized by the Board of Police Commissioners.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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That includes explaining decisions clearly in open court, applying the law impartially, and upholding the highest standards of judicial ethics.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Quantum systems promise new ways to solve specific classes of problems by exploiting superposition and entanglement.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now, Yakitori is thriving, employing more people than ever and expanding its hours.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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One practice that Swabb has been employing is adding unexpected artwork to rooms throughout her own home that need a bit of extra zing.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Utilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilizing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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