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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On social media, people have posted photos and videos of Waymo vehicles utilizing chargers at public stations across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
U.S. farmers are increasingly utilizing drones to spray their farmland, says the American Farm Bureau Federation in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
He turned to look me straight in the face, utilizing the full power of his burning gold eyes.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
