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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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Nate Williams, Rockets (NG) Williams has a $2.2 million deal for the coming season that doesn’t guarantee until opening night, which means the Rockets are likely to drag this out all summer and see if his contract is useful for aggregation in a salary match.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Additionally, tax-loss harvesting, or selling investments that have lost value to offset gains, can be a useful strategy to reduce your taxable income.—
Prasanna Kumar,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Here's what time new episodes become available globally: June 25 BRT: 9:00 pm June 26 BST: 1:00 am CEST: 2:00 am IST: 5:30 am JST: 9:00 am AET: 10:00 am NZST: 12:00 pm The Bear Season 4 Episode Runtime The official runtimes for new episodes of The Bear season four are yet to be confirmed.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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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Having witnessed her own mother’s struggle to access adequate care, Lesly believes that reshaping healthcare to be more equitable will not only meet societal needs but also provide new generations of healthcare professionals with fulfilling roles that endure.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Those living in older apartments lack shelter Around half of the nighttime residents at the train station are foreign workers, who frequently live in older apartment buildings that are often not equipped with adequate shelters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Holcomb objected, saying it hasn't been established that that definition is applicable to this case.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Hosts and guests are always required to comply with applicable laws concerning firearms, ammunition, dangerous objects, and other self-defense devices.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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At one point Vietnam also had some capacity to process these types of minerals, but its facility was shut down in 2024 and is no longer operable.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Axiom is targeting as early as 2027 for the launch of its first station module, which will initially attach to the ISS before additional modules can provide the power and life support needed for the private station to be independently operable.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
21 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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At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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