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as in attended
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in suited
to be fitting or proper
those old riding boots will serve for now, but you'll need newer ones for the horse show
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as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in acted
to have a certain purpose
the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson
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as in benefited
to provide with something useful or desirable
an excellent college that served her with the skills necessary to make it in today's job market
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Recent Examples of served
This Eastern Market spot is known for its gyros sandwiches and Greek platters served with a variety meats and accompaniments.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The second recipient was Timothy McCord, a 70-year-old Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The finishing touch of Kate’s look was a blue and green tartan scarf, which served as the centerpiece on which Princess Charlotte’s complementary holiday sartorial statement was based.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
We were served there by Marco Defrancesco, whose father owns the restaurant and whose uncle owns the cows that produce the meat as well as the Maso Ciamberlain vineyard, which made the 2021 Lagrein red.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Sauer also served as solicitor general of Missouri for six years and clerked for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In many African cultures, bone broths made with chicken, goat or beef bones are often served as healing soups, believed to nourish and rejuvenate the body.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.
—Naomi Zeichner, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Rabbi Kingsley served as Rabbi of North Dade’s Reform synagogue, Temple Sinai, for 31 years.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The second recipient was Timothy McCord, a 70-year-old Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The finishing touch of Kate’s look was a blue and green tartan scarf, which served as the centerpiece on which Princess Charlotte’s complementary holiday sartorial statement was based.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
We were served there by Marco Defrancesco, whose father owns the restaurant and whose uncle owns the cows that produce the meat as well as the Maso Ciamberlain vineyard, which made the 2021 Lagrein red.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Sauer also served as solicitor general of Missouri for six years and clerked for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In many African cultures, bone broths made with chicken, goat or beef bones are often served as healing soups, believed to nourish and rejuvenate the body.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.
—Naomi Zeichner, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Rabbi Kingsley served as Rabbi of North Dade’s Reform synagogue, Temple Sinai, for 31 years.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for served
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In November, the actress attended the 2024 Miami Film Festival in another monochromatic look, this time by Brunello Cucinelli.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Jan. 2025
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Despite her obvious dedication to Football Sundays—and the occasional games held on Mondays and Saturdays—Swift has not attended a single away game since the 2024 Super Bowl.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Jan. 2025
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Jon was so accommodating and treated me with respect.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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He was taken back to the road and treated by EMS.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Our nurses who acted with such courage and dedication during the pandemic.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Reese acted as a robot, basically.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The comedian Jamie Loftus’s previous podcasts have ranged wildly in subject matter—Mensa meetings, Floridian spiritualists, the comic-strip character Cathy—but benefited equally from her attention to detail.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Musk, worth some $435 billion as of Monday afternoon, has benefitted from a more than 70% expansion in Tesla’s share price since the November 5 presidential election.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.—
Peter Benei,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Since joining the team, Finney-Smith has led the group in plus-minus, fitting in well around James and Davis as a seasoned role player with deep playoff experience.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Take this example: a Microsoft team is just now figuring out how to use a diffusion model to find new materials that can fit the bill for high-tech projects.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Served.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/served. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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