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as in to attend
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
an excellent college that served her with the skills necessary to make it in today's job market
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Recent Examples of serve
Osgood was sentenced to death while Vandyke is serving life in federal prison.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The Pioneers of Intentional Education The Socratic Experience: Intentional Education Through Socratic Dialogue
The Socratic Experience, founded by Michael Strong, is a virtual school serving students in grades 3–12.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow President Trump to enforce his ban on transgender troops serving openly in the military.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The country’s struggling economy is heavily reliant on trade, as the U.S. serves as its most important trading partner.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The Pioneers of Intentional Education The Socratic Experience: Intentional Education Through Socratic Dialogue
The Socratic Experience, founded by Michael Strong, is a virtual school serving students in grades 3–12.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow President Trump to enforce his ban on transgender troops serving openly in the military.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The country’s struggling economy is heavily reliant on trade, as the U.S. serves as its most important trading partner.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serve
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That could be due to attending an expensive school or working in a low-paying industry post-grad.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Diddy's Friday hearing was attended by his son, Justin Combs, and his mom, Janice Combs.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While this requires a very long explanation, suffice it here to say that there may be situations where the Bankruptcy Trustee may acquire, exercise management rights and liquidate the interests of an LLC in bankruptcy.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Any kind of win would’ve sufficed for Sox fans who suffered through two straight 100-plus-loss seasons.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel. 7.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Self Offense helps people identify subtle cues (e.g., saying ‘maybe’ or avoiding eye contact) and empowers them to treat those cues as legitimate expressions of self.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The fabric is fade-resistant and treated to resist mildew, and the seat cushion can be removed for easy cleaning.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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An effective leader’s true test lies in acting on this feedback.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Focus on why your work and specific results benefit the company.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, some of the latter selections in our list would benefit from being viewed through a pair of binoculars, or a telescope, to bring out their true beauty.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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At 300 km/h, with grandstands looming to fit 45,000 fans, La Monumental could become a scene-stealer.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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They're fitted at the waist and thighs, and widen from the knee to the ankle, creating the illusion of more length, especially when worn with high heels.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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If the highest and broadest tariffs are avoided, U.S. farmers will likely be able to handle the impacts with only modest discomfort.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The writers delivered a masterclass in how to handle the unforeseen death of a central character, then did a superb job navigating not only Dan’s heartbreak, but his conflicted feelings about moving on with Louise.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Serve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serve. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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