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as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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as in practical
capable of being put to use or account
there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family
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Recent Examples of usable
Methylated B vitamins can also reduce fatigue by converting food into usable energy.
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
With some smart planning, even these areas can be turned into usable and stylish space.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Most of the bones were crushed and burned, reducing their potential to yield usable DNA.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
Railroad companies whose tracks encircle Brooklyn have, in previous decades, gobbled up swaths of land, displacing residents and shrinking the usable footprint of a village that has about a dozen streets, none with stoplights.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
With some smart planning, even these areas can be turned into usable and stylish space.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Most of the bones were crushed and burned, reducing their potential to yield usable DNA.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
Railroad companies whose tracks encircle Brooklyn have, in previous decades, gobbled up swaths of land, displacing residents and shrinking the usable footprint of a village that has about a dozen streets, none with stoplights.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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In 2024, Short expanded her wildfire archive to include more information useful to investigators, such as weather, elevation, population density, and a fire’s timing.—
Sachi Mulkey,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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The day-by-day guide to his concerts and recording sessions is extremely useful.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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China has achieved a major milestone in the quest for practical commercial fusion power.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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The current Entertainment & Studios HQ team will be working closely with this new television entertainment leadership team to align functional areas in the coming weeks.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Our customers are looking for chic, functional pieces that seamlessly transition into their daily lives.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs are back in the AFC Championship Game and a limited number of tickets are available for the contest, which will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Following Friday’s Supreme Court decision, Chew thanked Trump for his commitment to finding a solution to keep the available.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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