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
Mendoza said the sports complex will boost local economic development as residents and others utilize the fields for regional sports tournaments.
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The broadcast utilizes some of the same cameras tasked with capturing social content—lighter lenses that can follow players’ hijinks around the field.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 July 2025
After a run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to begin his NFL career, Winston realized he might be utilized as a backup for the foreseeable future.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Furthermore, innovative platforms like Starbucks Odyssey utilize NFTs as a loyalty mechanism, providing unique digital collectibles that unlock exclusive real-world experiences.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The broadcast utilizes some of the same cameras tasked with capturing social content—lighter lenses that can follow players’ hijinks around the field.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 July 2025
After a run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to begin his NFL career, Winston realized he might be utilized as a backup for the foreseeable future.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Furthermore, innovative platforms like Starbucks Odyssey utilize NFTs as a loyalty mechanism, providing unique digital collectibles that unlock exclusive real-world experiences.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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In this case, the Department of Homeland Security directly contacted state officials about using a quiet, remote airstrip to put up a soft-sided series of structures in which ICE detainees could be held pending court hearings.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
6 July 2025
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Taiwanese soldiers stand by for a drill using an MIM-104 Patriot short-range anti-aircraft missile system at an air base in Taichung City, central Taiwan, on January 8, 2025.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As my Organizational Behavior professor at INSEAD, Kets de Vries challenged us to think about how to apply principles, not just learn them.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The same applies to travelers with mobility concerns.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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His bat speed hasn’t slowed, but there will always be ways to exploit even the greatest hitters.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Sheeraz is also adept at timing; if his foe offers a slight opening, Sheeraz can exploit it and land a powerful strike.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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She had been employed at a Belleville assisted living facility.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 19 Jul. 2025.
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