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
Of those, Porsche utilized numerous lightweighting measures in 1957 to develop a small number intended for motorsport.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Police then utilized the department’s Air Support Unit and Real-Time Intelligence Center to track the suspect to Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Tisch made her first difference in the NYPD by getting the department — sometimes kicking and screaming — to utilize smart phones, computers-in-patrol-cars, and body cams.
—Steve Cohen, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
At least three medical helicopters were utilized to transport victims to local hospitals, per The Outlook and ABC 33-40.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Police then utilized the department’s Air Support Unit and Real-Time Intelligence Center to track the suspect to Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Tisch made her first difference in the NYPD by getting the department — sometimes kicking and screaming — to utilize smart phones, computers-in-patrol-cars, and body cams.
—Steve Cohen, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
At least three medical helicopters were utilized to transport victims to local hospitals, per The Outlook and ABC 33-40.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilize
Verb
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This is when the teen uses social conflict to express frustration.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The treatment had never been used on a species of raptor before, but Ammann took a leap and sent them an email.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 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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Upgrades were applied to both the passive and active components, enhancing the overall integrity of the existing ESL 2812 and ESL 2912 models.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 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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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
Verb
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The outlets reported that Robinson was employed as a security guard.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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University policy allows the Office of Institutional Equity to close investigations when a subject is no longer employed there.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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“Utilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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