as in fine
in a satisfactory way
although this sleeping bag works serviceably for summer camping, it won't do for wintertime outings
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Recent Examples of serviceably
Veteran quarterback Mac Jones played serviceably in Purdy's absence, leading San Francisco to a 5-3 record in his eight starts on the year.
—
Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
The animals are rendered serviceably, with generically cute faces and pleasantly detailed if sometimes implausible textures.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
The animals are rendered serviceably, with generically cute faces and pleasantly detailed if sometimes implausible textures.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceably
Adverb
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The queso started fine but eventually congealed into something that approximated lukewarm paste.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That should suit Haise just fine, since it is nestled in the northern part of Burgundy wine region which produces the famed Chablis white wine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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What’s your plan for creating good-paying jobs?—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to chemist and blogger Alexis Rochester, a good-smelling home is best achieved by taking a multistep approach to target problem areas.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The flaky pockets are nicely filled with a distinct flavor profile.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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That should set Stadlman up nicely for next month’s NCAA indoor championships.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The National Weather Service Sacramento expects cold overnight temperatures early Saturday as well.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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One-on-one gatherings are my preference, but no more than a group of maybe four people at a time would be acceptably comfortable for me.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
28 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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In fact, what materialism can’t adequately capture is experience itself.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Districts with high areas of poverty and significant numbers of special needs students are not adequately funded.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Vikings cruised to a quick score to open the game, but the Commanders responded with a drive that started out respectably.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Serviceably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceably. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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