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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
The transfer of the Touska crew was coordinated with both sides, Pakistan said, reflecting a rare instance of practical cooperation despite wider tensions over sanctions, shipping routes and regional security.
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May 4, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Preparedness must be practical and inclusive.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Most of them looked like design concepts without much practical use.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Each issue focuses on one timely financial topic, presented in clear, practical context.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026
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May 4, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Preparedness must be practical and inclusive.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Most of them looked like design concepts without much practical use.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Each issue focuses on one timely financial topic, presented in clear, practical context.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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Something casual could become useful quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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If a thick field guide covering all the plants growing along the Front Range feels intimidating, apps can be useful, Mowen says.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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But lofty ideals need a pragmatic application, in this case, distribution.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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The path forward requires pragmatic, clear-eyed solutions.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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All my actions, communications or legal responses will adhere strictly to the applicable statutes, regulations and constitutional provisions at both the federal and state levels.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Prosecutorial independence and discretion are limited by State Bar rules, applicable laws and the courts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Keep your responses measured and your commitments realistic so nothing escalates unnecessarily.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Policymakers should also require manufacturers to disclose additives and realistic leaching data for food-contact materials, cookware, bottled water, and children’s products.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The heavy investment by the state in the demolition is seen as evidence that the city is serious about developing the applied AI center.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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