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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Bloom is a behind-the-meter power generator utilizing fuel cells, while Solaris, also an onsite power developer, uses natural gas-powered turbines and other equipment.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
And then there’s Sen. Jon Husted, utilizing all the glute strength he can muster to fend off a challenge from Democratic ex-Sen.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
An independent study revealed that these bots bombarded a U.N. data hub with more than 16,000 requests, eventually utilizing unauthorized techniques to circumvent security filters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Your Mother” came together after Tariq and Ali failed to get a “Blade” reboot green-lighted, with Ali utilizing his martial-arts training from that aborted Marvel project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“It’s of no matter. We are not interested in her eyes. We are interested in utilizing her brain.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
