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as in works (for)
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in benefits
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 serves
The overlapping of Christmas and Hanukkah this year serves as a powerful call to find common ground, not just in our personal lives but also in our workplaces, boardrooms, and communities.
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Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This bowl trip for Nebraska’s coach serves as a homecoming.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Laura Bischoff is a reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
The Viking ships now dock at Port Milwaukee's heavy lift dock — which mainly serves cargo ships.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
There are balconies on every floor, plus a front porch equipped with fire pits and snug seating nooks (ideal for enjoying a post-dinner amaro from the lounge, which also serves coffee and Flour Moon bagels in the morning and small dishes all day).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The event serves as a fundraiser for Pet Alliance, which helps to save more than 4,000 dogs and cats annually.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Writing down these moments of resilience not only reinforces your ability to overcome difficulties but also serves as a tangible reminder of your strength when fear creeps in.
—Tess Brigham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This bowl trip for Nebraska’s coach serves as a homecoming.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Laura Bischoff is a reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
The Viking ships now dock at Port Milwaukee's heavy lift dock — which mainly serves cargo ships.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
There are balconies on every floor, plus a front porch equipped with fire pits and snug seating nooks (ideal for enjoying a post-dinner amaro from the lounge, which also serves coffee and Flour Moon bagels in the morning and small dishes all day).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The event serves as a fundraiser for Pet Alliance, which helps to save more than 4,000 dogs and cats annually.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Writing down these moments of resilience not only reinforces your ability to overcome difficulties but also serves as a tangible reminder of your strength when fear creeps in.
—Tess Brigham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serves
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Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum actively treats discoloration with 2% niacinamide and helps brighten the look of dark circles, thanks to caffeine.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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That's the way society treats you.Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The music video is great, too, channelling throwback country acts like Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, or Tammy Wynette and George Jones.Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, some charge cards may offer an optional pay-over-time feature that acts similarly to carrying a balance, which would come with interest.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, King Charles attends a church service in Sandringham, England, and Richard Gere poses for the camera in Milan, Italy.Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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If Swift attends the away game on Christmas, all bets are off.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2024
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, any business that uses regular encryption tools faces a major risk.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The surge came after the company announced that Tether – a digital payment system that uses blockchain technology – will invest $775 million in Rumble.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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American operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Apropos of health and wellness, the onsite Mayan Luxury Spa performs treatments with herbs and volcanic stones in the indigenous temazcal type of sweat lodges.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the past tracking week, consumption of Nevermind increased, perhaps thanks to holiday shoppers—not that the title ever performs poorly.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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