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as in impractical
not capable of being put to use or account
a garage full of useless junk
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as in futile
producing no results
a useless attempt to reach an agreement
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Recent Examples of useless
Close examination reveals the instructions to be almost useless.
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Billy Perrigo, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Non-Functioning Flush A toilet that won't flush is essentially useless—after all, the entire purpose of a toilet is to quickly and safely remove waste.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
But fresh perspectives are useless if CEO candidates and nominees lack the expertise and knowledge to get the job done, which is why some of Trump’s picks have sparked bipartisan concerns and opposition.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The trick society kind of plays on all of us is that women at a certain age are useless.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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Billy Perrigo, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Non-Functioning Flush A toilet that won't flush is essentially useless—after all, the entire purpose of a toilet is to quickly and safely remove waste.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
But fresh perspectives are useless if CEO candidates and nominees lack the expertise and knowledge to get the job done, which is why some of Trump’s picks have sparked bipartisan concerns and opposition.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The trick society kind of plays on all of us is that women at a certain age are useless.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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Some of these sweeping goals are admirable, some impractical.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Long known for its classic aesthetic, Chris-Craft has exited the pandemic with a plan to reach young, well-heeled watersport enthusiasts who find a more stately million-dollar 37-footer impractical.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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With dwindling options, Iran also withdrew its allied militias, recognizing that fighting for Assad would be futile.Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prospect seems likely because the ACLU is poised to pursue the case if the government drops out, making withdrawal by the new Trump administration potentially futile.Catherine Cole, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the law would penalize internet providers and companies with App stores like Apple and Google for continuing to make updates available, The New York Times reported, so the app would degrade over time and become unusable.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Because of their smaller size—which averages less than 5 megawatts on anywhere up to to a few dozen acres—they can be built over otherwise unusable land like old landfills or on brownfields.Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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School’s Punishment of Black Student Suspended Over Hairstyle Doesn’t Violate the Law, Judge Rules Sawicki, who is representing the plaintiff, told the Dallas Morning News that efforts to settle the case out of court were unsuccessful, which led to the filing of the lawsuit.David Chiu, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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An attempt to steal an ATM inside the store was unsuccessful.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Human services settings can suffer tremendously from unsuitable employees, who may jeopardize the health, safety or dignity of those in their care.Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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That alone makes rainbow eucalyptus unsuitable for most yards, but this Southeast Asia native is also an invasive pest in the southernmost portions of the U.S. To avoid issues, some people are growing rainbow eucalyptus indoors.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Useless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useless. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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