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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
This same three-tablespoon serving of hemp seeds will also give you about 9-10 grams of protein, healthy fats like omega-3s, and fiber, Manaker said. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026 Voting will run through Tuesday, June 30, with the top vote-getter serving as the baby elk’s name, according to the release. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Verb
The actor also maintained a close relationship with Foxx after their sitcom, appearing in his last show, The Royal Family, and serving as an honorary pallbearer at his 1991 funeral, according to the Los Angeles Times. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Since its inception in North Carolina in 1989, Cook Out has been serving burgers, BBQ, chicken, hot dogs, shakes and more. — Kansas City Star, 17 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
  • An easy way to keep your bones strong is doing weight-bearing exercises.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
  • One household’s squeeze may look nothing like its neighbor’s, but trace each far enough back and the same few fractures are doing the work.
    — Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • The atmosphere alone deserves a high ranking, and the goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez were befitting of the occasion.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • These platform sandals are campy, retro, bubblegum-scented, and chicly befitting to any look, even elevating a simple jean or skirt.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 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
  • The wallet itself runs checks against counterparties, enforces spending rules, and logs every interaction, effectively preventing the agent from acting outside approved parameters.
    — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The change is targeted for May 31, 2027, a TSA employee in Tampa said they were told during a town hall Monday led by Adam Stahl, acting TSA deputy administrator.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of acting
Verb
  • Cleveland Guardians players, including Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias, joined Minnesota Twin Pablo Lopez and former star Carlos Baerga for an autograph event benefiting the American Red Cross Venezuelan Relief Fund.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Biggest gainer is the Nasdaq, benefiting from strength in semiconductor names including SK Hynix .
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of benefiting

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