How to Use utilize in a Sentence

utilize

verb
  • Many of the library's resources are not utilized by townspeople.
  • Thus far, a few members of the group have utilized this tool.
    — Deidre Olsen, WIRED, 15 Nov. 2023
  • All three of those sports utilize one of her best skillsets.
    — J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2022
  • This tester did step outside the box and utilize the top shelf to hold so many shoes.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2022
  • That way, the creatives could utilize the stage space for dancers.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Tampa Bay tied for sixth in the NFL in sacks with 46 but was forced to utilize a heavy dose of blitzes.
    — Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
  • On Sunday, Walz was able to utilize his bench and get his starters a break.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Feb. 2022
  • That opens up the doors for more people to respect that sound and utilize it.
    — Neena Rouhani, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2022
  • With Evans out, Brady figures to try to utilize him in the passing game more, too. ...
    — Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Harbaugh utilized the rule to attempt a 57-yard place kick.
    — Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the fishier diver species are best utilized in sausage recipes or brined, fried, and dunked in hot sauce.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
  • There are but a handful of titles that truly utilize the power of the PS5.
    — Eric Ravenscraft, Wired, 30 Jan. 2022
  • Each bottle utilizes a blend of liquids from the 4, 5, 6, and 7-year barrels.
    — Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Thus, to almost disguise their run plays, look for the Packers to utilize Jones out of the backfield.
    — Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Always look for feedback and new ways to utilize the platform.
    — Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • That is our job as coaches to see what is available to us and utilize them to the best of their abilities.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2022
  • To get a huge boost of volume, Quist has some techniques for how to utilize dry shampoo.
    — ELLE, 1 June 2022
  • The key now is to find an artful way to utilize NFTs in our own endeavors and be at the forefront of what lies ahead.
    — Greg Reid, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2022
  • How the studio plans to utilize them remains a mystery.
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 24 Feb. 2022
  • But unlike many of his other UFC foes, Burns was able to utilize his grappling to get back to his feet.
    — Nolan King, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2022
  • The 2017 game Gloomhaven, which held the highest rating on the site for years, utilizes nineteen mechanics.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2023
  • One of the key ways to see an uptick in productivity is utilizing the right tools to take some of the load off your plate.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The Buckeyes utilized him at every position on the D-line.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The Musketeers also need to utilize their depth and size around the basket to impact this game.
    — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2022
  • The dual stores are set to open this fall and will utilize both levels of the former Carson’s building.
    — Bob Bong, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2022
  • This created a lot of space in the mid-range for the Bears to try to utilize, but only Cryer seemed to get much going in the action.
    — Michael Haag, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2023
  • In addition to light from lamps and candles, Welch utilizes screens to set the atmosphere for a cozy, fall night in.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
  • This lighted display utilizes string lights to form a Christmas tree that’s sure to be a show-stopper in your front yard.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The Brewers plan to utilize Ashby in shorter stints out of the bullpen upon his return.
    — Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022
  • In two cases, failure of the vehicles' rearview cameras may cause blank or distorted images to appear, limiting the ability of drivers to utilize the backup feature and increasing crash risk.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025

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