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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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as in producing
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Recent Examples of serving
Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The healthy chicken recipe is not only hiding a serving of cauliflower but also spinach, too.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Ramirez was finally captured in August 1985 and ultimately convicted of all 43 charges for which he was charged; the killer died in prison in 2013 while serving on death row.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Here’s a good serving of specials for National Coffee Day, but remember to check the social media account of your favorite local coffee shop for more deals, too.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The healthy chicken recipe is not only hiding a serving of cauliflower but also spinach, too.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
The new Pop-Tarts will have 10 grams of protein per serving in different flavors such as brown sugar cinnamon, strawberry, and blueberry.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Ramirez was finally captured in August 1985 and ultimately convicted of all 43 charges for which he was charged; the killer died in prison in 2013 while serving on death row.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serving
Verb
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The 78-year-old, who has been attending games at the Bernabeu since the 1950s, is looking for a way to retain control in the short term, while safeguarding the club’s competitiveness at the top level far into the future.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Off the court, Brink has been a major player within the fashion space — working with stylist Mary Gonsalves Kinney and wearing head-turning looks arriving at her WNBA draft, in Paris, attending fashion shows and more.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In doing so, Berchtold was able to spend increasing time with Jan, even giving her a job at his furniture store.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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People in her life have also started treating her differently, including her son's teachers.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The move has creators now treating the platform as a top income source.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jodi Benson sang her daughter Delaney Benson's praises for following in her acting career footsteps while also carving out a name for herself at the same time.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her intervention comes amid concerns in the acting community about the creation of Norwood and how avatars like her could ultimately replace lower profile performers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Borden is not the only town benefiting from the rails-to-trails program.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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The project, led by carbon removal company Terradot in collaboration with Microsoft, is testing how Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) can remove CO₂ from the atmosphere while benefiting farmers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For the 2025 cycle, more than 450 people applied; Hall is currently reviewing 52 finalists for seven slots across editorial, post, motion design, archival research and producing, color, timing, and sound.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brian Bell and Sarah Bremner exec produced, with Jeremy Hindle, Sumaiya Kaveh, and Luca Borghese co-producing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Home refrigerators offered modern freezer compartments, ready to fill with fish sticks, frozen waffles and TV dinners.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That dinner was the essence of who Jack is as a person.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The judgment is advisory and the final ruling is left to the Spanish court handling the compensation claim, per CBS News.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The fusion restaurant received a yellow placard after health inspectors watched an employee fail to remove gloves after handling raw meat.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Serving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serving. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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