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Recent Examples of utilization
Shifting utilization toward lower-cost, high-quality providers introduces competition and can generate far larger savings—resources that could flow back into wages, hiring and investment.
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Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Flying is the company’s second Nova-C lander named Athena featuring NASA’s PRIME-1 drill, to land a drill and mass spectrometer near the south pole of the moon in order to demonstrate the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and measure the volatile content of subsurface samples.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Prior authorization requirements, coverage restrictions and utilization management protocols frequently delay or restrict access to medically necessary treatments.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The Philippines has laid out a pathway to nuclear power by 2032 and is seeking South Korean expertise, while Seoul is raising utilization rates at existing reactors.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
However, some borrowers are gradually moving into lower credit tiers as financial pressures mount, VantageScore research found, while the most creditworthy borrowers are reducing their credit utilization rate, a key component of higher credit scores.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Make payments early or above the minimum and lower your credit card utilization rate to less than 30%.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
And herbal teas are naturally sans-caffeine, eliminating any potential concerns the stimulant can have on nutrient utilization.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
When people are scared to see their primary doctor for routine care like asthma check-ups with inhaler refills, illnesses advance and require more intense healthcare utilization.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Flying is the company’s second Nova-C lander named Athena featuring NASA’s PRIME-1 drill, to land a drill and mass spectrometer near the south pole of the moon in order to demonstrate the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and measure the volatile content of subsurface samples.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Prior authorization requirements, coverage restrictions and utilization management protocols frequently delay or restrict access to medically necessary treatments.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The Philippines has laid out a pathway to nuclear power by 2032 and is seeking South Korean expertise, while Seoul is raising utilization rates at existing reactors.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
However, some borrowers are gradually moving into lower credit tiers as financial pressures mount, VantageScore research found, while the most creditworthy borrowers are reducing their credit utilization rate, a key component of higher credit scores.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Make payments early or above the minimum and lower your credit card utilization rate to less than 30%.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
And herbal teas are naturally sans-caffeine, eliminating any potential concerns the stimulant can have on nutrient utilization.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
When people are scared to see their primary doctor for routine care like asthma check-ups with inhaler refills, illnesses advance and require more intense healthcare utilization.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilization
Noun
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Those investors backed an expansion beyond digital mortgage origination, a broader platform pitch that helped large lenders digitize everything from mortgage applications to other consumer‑credit products.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are countless applications, but there's a good example playing out across the Chicago area of why this work is so important – data centers, with many concerned about the amount of energy and resources required to run them.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Police attempted multiple nonlethal methods to subdue the man, including the use of a Taser and pepper spray, before one officer fired a gun.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Utilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilization. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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