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1
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
Your phone is dry and totally usable underwater, so consider leveling up your social media grid with some underwater vacation content!
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
The secret to a usable, inspiring pantry is organization—and keeping things out of the pantry that shouldn’t be there.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Normally, when a USAID project ends, its leftover, usable goods get methodically inventoried, then distributed to other projects or local partners who can put them to good use.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Battery life is significantly longer in Bluetooth mode, although the polling rate drops to 125Hz—not ideal for gaming, but perfectly usable for web browsing, media control, or light creative work.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
The secret to a usable, inspiring pantry is organization—and keeping things out of the pantry that shouldn’t be there.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Normally, when a USAID project ends, its leftover, usable goods get methodically inventoried, then distributed to other projects or local partners who can put them to good use.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Battery life is significantly longer in Bluetooth mode, although the polling rate drops to 125Hz—not ideal for gaming, but perfectly usable for web browsing, media control, or light creative work.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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For some patients, other tools—like a coronary calcium scan, which can directly show whether there’s silent plaque in the arteries—may be more useful.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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One of the most useful skills in a leader’s tool belt is the ability to recognize potential disagreement and surface concerns.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their next goal is to turn the system into a practical tool for early fire detection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a service that understands the practical needs of businesses and individuals while also recognizing that behind every booking there is a story, a purpose, or a challenge that deserves attention.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The boxy fit will easily layer without feeling too bulky, and the front is fitted with functional pockets for my phone, headphones, and even some extra snacks.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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For vehicles with more than 9,000 miles, dealers are to perform a functional check on the body control module and replace it if necessary.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Night aircraft is available for use if needed and if conditions permit.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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