utilize
verb
uti·lize
ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz 
utilized; utilizing
: to make use of : turn to practical use or account
I'm a great person for utilizing waste power—
Robert Frost
Robert FrostExamples of utilize in a Sentence
Many of the library's resources are not utilized by townspeople.
we must utilize all the tools at our disposal
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The team utilized a flag system to communicate amid the crowd noise.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Artworks utilizing physical objects are a key factor in the show, with Galpin wanting to explore the ways in which specific objects are given meaning.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Numerous resources were utilized as well, including K-9 units, drones, aviation support, ATVs and officers on foot.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Utilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utilize. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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utilize
verb
uti·lize
ˈyüt-ᵊl-ˌīz
utilized; utilizing
: to make use of especially for a certain job
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