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as in attended
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in acted
to have a certain purpose
the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson
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as in benefited
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 served
The attack on the Michigan synagogue took place on the same day as a former Army National Guard member who served years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State group opened fire on a classroom at Old Dominion University in Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others.
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Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
But that skepticism served as fuel for some Horned Frogs like leading scorer David Punch.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Chandran's skin, prepped by Joanna Czech with the Swiss Perfection collection, served as a flawless canvas for her makeup, composed of gorgeous shades of honey and brown that work with absolutely anything—but especially her gorgeous, green gown.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Arriving in the Coachella Valley, with its impossibly blue skies and neighboring Joshua Tree wilderness, one's sense of scale and perspective soon recalibrates; a prerequisite, perhaps, for experiencing a city that has long served as refuge.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
More than anything, the evening served as a powerful reminder of the dedication and humanity behind the uniforms.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
The incidents here at home, including one in Virginia at Old Dominion University, the gunman had served several years in prison for trying to support ISIS.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Connolly, a resident of the city, earned two Navy Commendation Medals among a host of others, served during the Vietnam War, and later spent an additional 20 years in the Navy Reserve.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
But that skepticism served as fuel for some Horned Frogs like leading scorer David Punch.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Chandran's skin, prepped by Joanna Czech with the Swiss Perfection collection, served as a flawless canvas for her makeup, composed of gorgeous shades of honey and brown that work with absolutely anything—but especially her gorgeous, green gown.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Arriving in the Coachella Valley, with its impossibly blue skies and neighboring Joshua Tree wilderness, one's sense of scale and perspective soon recalibrates; a prerequisite, perhaps, for experiencing a city that has long served as refuge.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
More than anything, the evening served as a powerful reminder of the dedication and humanity behind the uniforms.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
The incidents here at home, including one in Virginia at Old Dominion University, the gunman had served several years in prison for trying to support ISIS.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Connolly, a resident of the city, earned two Navy Commendation Medals among a host of others, served during the Vietnam War, and later spent an additional 20 years in the Navy Reserve.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for served
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Zelenskyy said the London talks, also attended by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, would assess energy security, after Russia hammered Ukraine's power grid over the winter, and the battlefield situation.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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When my husband’s mother died, his ex-wife attended the funeral.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
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Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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For families The Marlton is best suited for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The woman had minor injuries and was treated at the scene, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Deputies tried reviving him and called paramedics, who also treated the defendant.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The suit further alleges that MC2 Model Management—a firm co-founded by Epstein — acted as a cover for trafficking, using Bank of America accounts to recruit young women under the guise of modeling opportunities.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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This marks the second time in March that a Florida public university has acted against a Republican student group over racist or antisemitic conduct.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The seizure comes a month before Hungary’s election, and the investigation mandate includes whether the money benefited opposition politicians, fueling suspicions of political motivation.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The annual fundraiser benefited Big Dog Ranch Rescue, based in nearby Loxahatchee, which works to place dogs into forever homes.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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What gave the session its edge, however, was the way Ávalos handled the room.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Getting individuals to step back and reimagine those processes to be end-to-end automated or handled by agents requires intentional cultural transformation.—
Ruba Borno,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Served.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/served. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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