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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
Rabbi Kingsley served as Rabbi of North Dade’s Reform synagogue, Temple Sinai, for 31 years.
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Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Reverend Whitehead, a United Church of Christ minister, served on the pastoral staff of The Church by the Sea in Bal Harbour for nearly 22 years.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
More than a century ago, goose was served at Christmas dinner.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
That served to keep things fresh after four seasons; S5 will focus on the death of the building's doorman, found floating in the Arcadia's fountain in the season finale.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Bowls of chili will be served after.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The 78-year-old Democrat served two terms as president before leaving the White House in 2001.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Reverend Whitehead, a United Church of Christ minister, served on the pastoral staff of The Church by the Sea in Bal Harbour for nearly 22 years.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
More than a century ago, goose was served at Christmas dinner.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
That served to keep things fresh after four seasons; S5 will focus on the death of the building's doorman, found floating in the Arcadia's fountain in the season finale.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Bowls of chili will be served after.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The 78-year-old Democrat served two terms as president before leaving the White House in 2001.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for served
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His mother Wanda Webster attended Grambling State University, while his sister Jordan Webster went to Howard University and his great-uncle Waldo Sargent went to Texas Southern University.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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While his family was absent, around 24 women, some visibly emotional and many wearing face masks, attended the hearing, according to reports.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Everyone treated that clown with respect.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reese acted as a robot, basically.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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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This has a rich, creamy texture that may be best suited for someone partial to intense dehydration; come morning, skin feels refreshed, firm, and radiant.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, when problems arise, humans are best suited for making strategic decisions.William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Unless Moscow legally consents that the funds be used for that purpose, key European states will continue to object to spending them for fear of setting a dangerous precedent.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Police spokesman Vernon Davis said whoever took the ATM used a Bobcat skid-steer to rip it out of the concrete.Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 24 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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To try to say somebody is a moderate or something just doesn't fit.Kate Walter, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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While larger items, like a laptop or camera, won’t fit inside, this portable box is a great way to ensure all your smaller valuables are in one place.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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