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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
Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Every summer, locals and tourists alike line up for ice cream from Kilwin's, where a one-scoop order brings a serving that looks like three.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Kludt, now a Roseville resident, has been a long-term friend of Baker, serving as contractor when Baker built his Granite Bay home around 20 years ago.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
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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
And Chris’s salad ramen is a fun, riffable template to zhuzh up a single serving of instant noodles.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Every summer, locals and tourists alike line up for ice cream from Kilwin's, where a one-scoop order brings a serving that looks like three.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Verb
If the people serving the drinks wouldn’t drink them themselves, that might be your cue to opt for something else.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Kludt, now a Roseville resident, has been a long-term friend of Baker, serving as contractor when Baker built his Granite Bay home around 20 years ago.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serving
Adjective
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Goodfellas is co-producing, and Veterans will oversee sales for the rest of the world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Alongside her husband Barack Obama, Michelle is co-producing Proof through their company Higher Ground, which is also behind her podcast.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Noun
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The home has reportedly welcomed everyone from Bob Hope to Liza Minnelli, serving as the backdrop for countless dinners, performances, and gatherings connected to New York’s real estate, arts, and theater communities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In coverage at Barron’s, Paul La Monica notes how Fidelity is probably doing this due to pressure from brokers like Robinhood that don’t have the same usual requirements.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But Raman — whose husband is veteran 30 Rock writer and producer Vali Chandrasekaran — has quietly subverted her showy target in a way befitting that series.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Denim befitting Marie Antoinette, a new generation of heritage brands and denim with a human touch are among the themes Amy Leverton, the founder of Denim Dudes, is presenting for Fall/Winter 2027-2028.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Missouri Health Department also recommends treating clothes, boots and outdoors gear with permethrin per label instructions.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Connecticut cannot practically expect statewide development while treating its capital as a secondary.—
Kenneth Okeke,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Hezbollah had not immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would continue acting against threats originating from Lebanon.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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In the nearly seven years since her Sweetener World Tour, Grande detoured from her hugely successful pop career to amplify her acting aspirations.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The twilight wound up benefitting the Red Sox in a big way a few minutes later.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Patton will serve as grand marshal of the FLoatarama charity brunch on June 13, benefiting LGBTQ-youth organizations.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Serving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serving. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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