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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a practical and simple solution for the town's waste disposal she has some practical information on sightseeing in San Francisco
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a practical caseworker who doesn't spend a lot of time philosophizing while doing social work in the inner city
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Recent Examples of practical
Jacquet envisioned a modular, multi‑segment vehicle decades before the control systems and materials needed to make such machines practical.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
For Crockett, boosting attendance is both holistic and practical.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Cold weather brings real health risks and raises practical questions about everyday life, and they are not all solved by wearing a coat, hat and gloves.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry opted for his favorite form of practical outerwear and sported a black zip-up sleeveless gilet with a longsleeve black cotton shirt and dark-wash jeans.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
For Crockett, boosting attendance is both holistic and practical.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Cold weather brings real health risks and raises practical questions about everyday life, and they are not all solved by wearing a coat, hat and gloves.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry opted for his favorite form of practical outerwear and sported a black zip-up sleeveless gilet with a longsleeve black cotton shirt and dark-wash jeans.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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The center of the home is taken up by two large drop-down tables that provide a useful space for working or dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Morning chatter can reveal useful information.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota was pragmatic and defensive under Ramsay, which is not the best tactical fit for the Colombian.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a sharp feel for political arithmetic and a slightly geeky approach to strategy, Hill-Lewis has cultivated constructive relationships with key figures in the ANC leadership, helped along by a personable, pragmatic style that plays well across party lines.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is where our downturn resilience framework is applicable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Below is a running list of restaurants and bars we've been told are open, along with their adjusted hours, if applicable.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Given Detroit’s position atop the East, the possibility of seeking to just improve along the margins is realistic, especially considering the financial flexibility the team is looking to maintain this offseason.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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All that is required is for the backbone of the Revolutionary Guards to break—and this is not a fantasy, but a realistic possibility.—
Shahrnush Parsipur,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Finite Element Analysis software is then used to calculate the torsional stiffness of different variants with or without a roof, which allows the engineers to see what parts of the structure are working hardest to resist applied torsion and are in need or reinforcement.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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