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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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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
The Louisiana Republican said he's spoken multiple times with Todd Blanche, who has been serving as acting attorney general and has faced an uphill battle in his nomination process. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 This operation has been on the same street corner for 43 years, Díaz de Sandi tells me, serving another family recipe from Sonora. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 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
  • Unfamiliar Hungarian names from the nearby vineyards on the wine list can prove a revelation—in a good way—at lunch or dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • Spending time with friends and enjoying activities like golf, fishing, or attending sporting events encourages connection and supports an active lifestyle.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this summer, the State Board of Education approved a measure that would also prevent undocumented students from attending the state’s 28 public colleges.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of attending
Verb
  • Alvin Kan, chief operating officer of Bitget Wallet, said on the On The Margin podcast that freelancers and remote workers already treat a self-custody crypto wallet as a place to keep working capital, and that the share doing so is growing.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At times, he was seen doing stretches, eating food, peering out the windows with binoculars and listening to music with headphones.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Devers performed at a level befitting a nearly $30-million player, posting an OPS+ of 126 in 2023 and 142 in 2024.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing is topping that 2016 title or the sheer volume of LeBron’s statistics, but helping the Knicks end a 54-year streak would have been an accomplishment befitting James’ career.
    — Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of befitting
Verb
  • This role elevates governance from a bureaucratic afterthought to a core design principle, treating traceability, explainability and data integrity as first-class concerns alongside delivery speed.
    — Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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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