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 Frost
Examples 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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Finding a way to better utilize those strengths in the NHL is his best path to a secure role. —Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 To achieve fine shavings, utilize a cheese grater or a food processor. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 This convenient setup is a clever way to utilize space for laundry hampers. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 In the data center age, this is a beneficial attribute indeed, and one that California should free itself to utilize. —Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for utilize
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 To achieve fine shavings, utilize a cheese grater or a food processor. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 This convenient setup is a clever way to utilize space for laundry hampers. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 In the data center age, this is a beneficial attribute indeed, and one that California should free itself to utilize. —Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for utilize
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“Utilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/utilize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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