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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
But there are practical solutions to safeguarding these assets, according to Jesse Marks, CEO of Rihla Research & Advisory.
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
That said, there are practical and legal limits to what any democracy such as ours can do about such a place.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Questions tend to be about the practical application of information covered in the course material.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
That said, there are practical and legal limits to what any democracy such as ours can do about such a place.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Questions tend to be about the practical application of information covered in the course material.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
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Analysts say Kim's vilification of South Korea reflects his view that Seoul, which helped set up his first meetings with Trump, is no longer a useful intermediary with Washington but an obstacle to his effort to establish a more assertive regional footing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Although the underlying mechanisms may differ from tissue to tissue, and from organism to organism, the apparent ubiquity of these processes suggests that fracturing is a useful, if counterintuitive, way to sculpt tissues and their vital features.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wenger became more pragmatic over the years that followed.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The everyday was the aim for the Belgian designer, whose pragmatic first collection returned Marni to its house codes, established under founder Consuelo Castiglioni.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, that process affirmed that DPOB is responsibly governed, financially sound and compliant with all applicable requirements.—
Helen Amos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Alleviate Tax offers professional tax representation, including communicating with the IRS on your behalf, identifying applicable deductions and representing you during audits or other proceedings.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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There were no indications of direct intervention — but such an expectation wouldn’t be realistic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is mature and realistic here.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 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 5 Mar. 2026.
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