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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
Metrics such as total addressable market (TAM), serviceable addressable market (SAM), and serviceable obtainable market (SOM) attempt to estimate how large a company’s future opportunity could become if its business model succeeds.
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
That bodes well for his ability to become a serviceable defender in the NBA even if the video footage from his freshman season was somewhat alarming.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
That bodes well for his ability to become a serviceable defender in the NBA even if the video footage from his freshman season was somewhat alarming.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable
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The resulting material delivers an energy content comparable to anthracite coal, offering a potential pathway for turning difficult waste streams into useful resources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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However, in the latest year available, 2024, with tighter restrictions than in the past, one animal was shot by an officer.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The cause and manner of death for Moore, 39, were not immediately available.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Keep the Mature Size of Dahlias in Mind Many dahlias, grown in fertile soil with adequate irrigation, will reach 4-5 feet tall or more, becoming very large plants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Kit O'Doherty, founder of the nonprofit Partners in Animal Care & Compassion, claims the shelter has engaged in improper euthanasia practices, failed to provide adequate care for animals and retaliated against volunteers and advocates who raised concerns.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Whether compensation is available, though, will depend on the circumstances, the parties involved and applicable state laws.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Jurors unanimously concluded Musk’s claims were filed too late and fell outside the applicable statute of limitations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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Just keeping these buildings operable is expensive, and the district struggles to meet even immediate building needs because capacity gets crowded out by legacy debt payments and operational revenue shortfalls.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The department is also advancing plans for the South Delta Gates project, which would replace the temporary rock barriers with permanent operable gates.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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There is still a decent spread amongst model guidance, but a track farther north would result in a better chance of severe weather, while a track farther south would lead to more general rain showers and thunderstorms.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Accompaniment assigns first priority to those in greatest need and those most likely to be left out of dignified and decent treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Early days An engineer by background, Shotwell graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in applied mathematics.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The 20th-century playbook The campaign that beat the screwworm the first time is widely regarded as a major achievement in applied biology.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Iran hawks and an array of dissidents and mainstream voices within the Republican Party have cast doubt on whether the agreement secured satisfactory concessions from Iran.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In several tweets shared to X on Monday, June 15, the 44-year-old former professional soccer player called out the company for allegedly delaying a flight and not resolving the issue in a satisfactory manner.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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