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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired
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Recent Examples of serviceable
But the hype around the match and the sheer emotional involvement of the audience, watching the WWE’s top star take on professional wrestling’s most celebrated icon, turns a serviceable match into pure electricity.
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Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Armstrong, however, remains an outlier in that there weren’t really any serviceable corners taken after him.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
White is a good athlete who doubles as a serviceable defender and isn’t afraid to stick his nose on the glass.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Gesicki was serviceable in 2024, and the team could do worse than rolling with the veteran in 2025.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Armstrong, however, remains an outlier in that there weren’t really any serviceable corners taken after him.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
White is a good athlete who doubles as a serviceable defender and isn’t afraid to stick his nose on the glass.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Gesicki was serviceable in 2024, and the team could do worse than rolling with the veteran in 2025.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable
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The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams? is available to stream on Max.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The Toy Association, which has more than 900 members, is urging the U.S. government to grant a reprieve from tariffs on toys imported from China to make sure toys available for the holiday season.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Changing the filters more often ensures optimal functioning and adequate air flow.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
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Broadcasters who distribute over-air content are accustomed to a one-size-fits-all approach for television, and this uniformity is not applicable with second screens.—
Vinayak S,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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By identifying areas of need for productions, the goal is to then re-train people with applicable experience to transition their skillset into the entertainment industry.—
Zoe Hewitt,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The old Pfizer buildings have floors that are roughly 200 feet deep, and Mr. Berman will have to divide the space to meet light and air regulations, such as the requirement that each apartment has a minimum distance between an operable window and building walls.—
Ellen Rosen,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Its tiny window opens and closes shut like an operable window in a speakeasy.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
21 Apr. 2025
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Jain: That’s a powerful example of applied storytelling.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Bracket Calculating the likelihood of a perfect bracket is an exercise in applied probability.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500: 0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In finding the right fit and tailoring these systems, a clear understanding of your business priorities and pain points can go a long way in choosing a satisfactory solution.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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