as in producing
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as in attending
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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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
Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
In a salad or slaw; air-fried or stir-fried; brined or broiled—count me in for a serving.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
For Fiore, there's nothing unusual about serving drinks to famous individuals.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
However, like vitamin C, the exact amount provided by a typical serving of pith is unclear and likely varies from fruit to fruit.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
In a salad or slaw; air-fried or stir-fried; brined or broiled—count me in for a serving.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hess is now serving a 20-year prison sentence and Koch is serving a 15-year sentence.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
For Fiore, there's nothing unusual about serving drinks to famous individuals.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serving
Adjective
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Juliet Kirby is also co-producing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many that remain are adopting an array of strategies, from programming more conservatively to cost-cutting by co-producing, to hold on.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So far, the actor tells me, she's ordered it both nights for dinner.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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This bone broth soup comes together in 10 minutes for a one-pot breakfast, lunch, or dinner.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wilson, who was born in Jamaica and lived in North Lauderdale, was a religious man who put effort into his relationships and was willing to right his wrongs, said those attending the service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In terms of the festival, over 45 wineries will be attending.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the midst of a statistically impressive season, LaMelo Ball is doing it all for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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With its stunning natural surroundings, Lake Como is an idyllic destination to explore with a dog, and the Edition makes doing so in style entirely possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than treating military power as spectacle, this category focuses on function.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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That’s one reason many clinicians now emphasize quality of life alongside safety when treating swallowing disorders.—
Sundeep Venkatesan,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The president approved the design, according to Megan Sullivan, acting chief of the mint's Office of Design Management.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Students take daily classes in music, acting, directing and dance.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Mizuho expects demand for meat to remain strong, benefiting Tyson.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new development will increase property tax income for the village and bring potentially up to 150 new residents, benefiting the local economy, the infosheet said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, December has been the best performing month of the year for the momentum factor since 1928, Ari Wald, head of technical analysis at Oppenheimer, said in a note last week.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
1 Dec. 2025
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Three songwriters from each category — performing and non-performing — will be honored at a June 2026 ceremony in New York City.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Serving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serving. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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