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adjective

Definition of servingnext
as in producing

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serving

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noun

as in dinner

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serving

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verb

present participle of serve
1
as in attending
to be a servant for he served his master faithfully for 20 years

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2
as in sufficing
to be enough they made the pasta serve for eight guests

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3
as in doing
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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as in treating
to behave toward in a stated way my parents served me well in preparing me for life

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as in acting
to have a certain purpose the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson

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as in benefiting
to provide with something useful or desirable an excellent college that served her with the skills necessary to make it in today's job market

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Recent Examples of serving
Adjective
But for the vast majority of everyday cooking tasks—stirring, folding, sautéing, serving—high-quality silicone outperforms the competition on the merits that matter most. — Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The vitamin and mineral density can be substantial in a single serving, especially for people who struggle to eat enough produce. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Halibut Halibut is another seafood option that packs about 27 grams of protein per 4-ounce serving. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Verb
Cuse and Brown are co-creators and executive producers of the series adaptation, with the former also serving as writer and showrunner. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 July 2026 Grayson, in a medical release request application obtained by NBC News via a Freedom of Information Act request, had asked to end his 20-year prison sentence after serving only six months. — Ava Kelley, NBC news, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for serving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serving
  1. producing
  2. dinner
  3. attending
  4. doing
  5. befitting
  6. treating
  7. acting
  8. benefiting
Adjective
  • Arlie Day and Mike Page served as co-producers and casting directors, with Zachary Burgess also co-producing.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon reprise their roles as Galleria and Chanel, with Raven also executive producing and Adrienne co-producing.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of producing
Noun
  • In May of this year, undercover detectives observed Velasquez eating dinner with two plastic forks at a restaurant, according to the affidavit.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The dinner theme is Paris, which is perfect for Joy, or at least should be.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • Zhao Junjie, a chemical engineering student who said Saturday’s game was first time attending such an event, had a similar thought.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, were among the lucky guests invited to witness the nuptials, which were shrouded in mystery as even those attending were given little detail about the event.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Definition of attending
Verb
  • Chinese institutions have the capabilities and are doing cutting edge work, said Huang.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The Red Bull Showrun, a live high-speed motorsports demonstration, will feature Formula 1 cars burning out and doing donuts on a roughly half-mile stretch of Hank Aaron Drive.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • With decades devoted to more mainstream roles befitting of the blonde bombshell, Anderson now embraces projects that both challenge and scare her.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026
  • Blending style with luxury, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection partnered with iconic Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz to reimagine its pool and lounge spaces, introducing styles befitting the jet set crowd.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026
Definition of befitting
Verb
  • Too many products slap the label on without including disabled people anywhere in development or testing, treating accessibility as an add-on rather than a design requirement.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of treating
Verb
  • Her exit follows the resignations last week of acting Chief Financial Officer Steve Mahr and Deputy CFO Noor Shaikh in June — coming after CFO Jill Jaworski departed at the beginning of this year.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Before pivoting to acting, Ali was himself a high level athlete, playing Division I basketball at Saint Mary’s on a full scholarship.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of acting
Verb
  • Tickets are $10, with proceeds benefiting cancer care and research at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As traffic in the Strait of Hormuz continues to be disrupted during the monthslong Iran war, one company is benefiting from the global trade chaos.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefiting

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