served

past tense of serve
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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 sufficed
to be enough they made the pasta serve for eight guests

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as in suited
to be fitting or proper those old riding boots will serve for now, but you'll need newer ones for the horse show

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Recent Examples of served Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 Anglers who want to keep their catch fresh on a long drive home are better served to cover fish in a dry livewell with ice. Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025 The fire caused extensive damage throughout the church, which has long served as a cornerstone of the community, Jennings said. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025 City National Bank — which has served the entertainment industry for more than 70 years, working with clients in business management, film, television, music and sports industries — is returning as the presenting sponsor of the event. Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025 But more important than reminiscing, Schieffer said, is the message his photos convey about this country and its people, particularly those who served in Vietnam. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025 Loughlin and Giannulli both pleaded guilty to fraud charges and served prison time; Loughlin was released in December 2020 after nearly three months in federal prison, and Giannulli completed a five-month sentence in April 2021. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Anything that can be served at room temperature should be. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 Van Doesburg served as the magazine’s editor and would remain its champion throughout his life. JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • The party was also attended by Kylie's other friends and family, including her mom, Kris Jenner, and her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, and sisters Khloé and Kim Kardashian.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Basically, every edition this massive meet – attended by more than 200,000 fans – dedicated to fandom, cosplay and the whole world of comics, including movies and TV, manages to gain more international traction.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • Soon, though, Shahn began to doubt whether such pleasant, inoffensive paintings sufficed.
    Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.
    Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • On one hand, it’s made refreshing with lime juice, and is totally suited for backyard barbecue sipping.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • While vinegar is safe for most types of glass, there are a few glass surfaces not suited for this natural cleaner.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • On board, passengers will be treated to eleven different bars and restaurants.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
  • But beyond the symbols, the science itself is moving quickly—in ways that may reshape how breast cancer is prevented, detected and treated.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • In Vought’s hands, OMB has acted as a choke point for the funding that Congress approves and agencies rely on to run the government.
    Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2025
  • My daughter acted poorly and distanced herself from one of her good friends.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • The whole unit benefited as a result.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
  • In exchange, the banks benefited from their relationship with Epstein, the lawsuit alleges.
    Chase Jordan October 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
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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
  • 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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  • Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Served.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/served. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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