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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired
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Recent Examples of serviceable
The Iranian model is considered serviceable, but with limitations.
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Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 2025
Photo : Jasen Delgado, courtesy of RM Sotheby's A double-wishbone suspension with an anti-roll bar is up front, while the rear uses a not-so-sophisticated live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, perfectly serviceable for the Ghibli’s role as a grand tourer.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
Bernard-Docker’s next contract AFP Analytics Projections: Two years, $1.8 million AAV
The Sabres don’t have a ton of right-shot defensemen, and Bernard-Docker was serviceable after coming to Buffalo in the Dylan Cozens trade.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2025
With Grier’s ability to find defensive tackles in the draft, the Dolphins should be able to find a serviceable starter with their 10 picks.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 2025
Photo : Jasen Delgado, courtesy of RM Sotheby's A double-wishbone suspension with an anti-roll bar is up front, while the rear uses a not-so-sophisticated live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, perfectly serviceable for the Ghibli’s role as a grand tourer.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
Bernard-Docker’s next contract AFP Analytics Projections: Two years, $1.8 million AAV
The Sabres don’t have a ton of right-shot defensemen, and Bernard-Docker was serviceable after coming to Buffalo in the Dylan Cozens trade.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2025
With Grier’s ability to find defensive tackles in the draft, the Dolphins should be able to find a serviceable starter with their 10 picks.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable
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These are much more useful for decks and outdoor cleaning, because their strength and efficiency can actually lead to interior damage.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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This is what makes average household income so useful in this analysis of the wealthiest cities in Arkansas.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Gillis’ Netflix comedy Tires premiered its second season earlier this month; as of the latest available data from the streamer, the show is still hanging around in the top 10.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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Reside within the city limits. Be available to attend monthly meetings and occasional special meetings.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While some Hollywood studios such as Lionsgate and Blumhouse have collaborated with AI companies, others have been reluctant to announce partnerships at the risk of offending talent that have voiced concerns over how AI could be used to alter their digital likeness without adequate compensation.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in May that Trump is abiding by all applicable conflict-of-interest laws.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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At the very top, an attic bedroom opens up with operable roof panels that invite the sky, sunlight, and breeze into the sleeping quarters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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Basic amenities, like operable equipment and clean locker rooms, seem increasingly hard to come by, and crowds at peak times — often just before or after 9-to-5 working hours — can deter even the most motivated of fitness fanatics.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Fields had a decent season with the Steelers, going 4-2 before he was replaced by Russell Wilson.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Start by rolling them on a countertop with a decent amount of pressure; doing so helps release the lemon juice from its membranes.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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That’s where the distinction between applied and contextual AI becomes critical.—
ByTheodore Krantz Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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At the time, most basic and applied research was done by the military.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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