utilize
verb (used with object)
to put to use; turn to profitable account.
utilizing
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present participleof utilize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And much like Parsons, Hopper, and the other established columnists of the fan magazine era, there’s a push towards utilizing these same studios to further one’s brand.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
As well as talks between Iranian and Omani diplomats, “anecdotal evidence suggests there is an increasing flow of vessels utilizing the Omani route through Hormuz,” ANZ analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
"The Department is utilizing every available tool to meet the demands of our current operations."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Tokyo pledges that Japan will become "the world's most-friendly country for developing and utilizing AI".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
It’s just that some environments provide more starting materials, and more favorable conditions for utilizing inventions, than do other environments.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
