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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
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
To coin a phrase, some are born super-powered, some become super-powered and some have superpowers thrust upon them, and in every case this comes with a serving of tragedy and trauma, for heroes and villains alike.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Hortman was among the longest-serving Democrats in the chamber, providing perspective earned with time and setting the example of how to lead.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 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
The study found the biggest cardiovascular benefit in people who ate about 3/4 cups of cooked legumes and a small serving of soy foods.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
To coin a phrase, some are born super-powered, some become super-powered and some have superpowers thrust upon them, and in every case this comes with a serving of tragedy and trauma, for heroes and villains alike.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Verb
At the center of that approach is Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the fund's long-serving chief executive, who has overseen Mubadala since its formation in 2002.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Hortman was among the longest-serving Democrats in the chamber, providing perspective earned with time and setting the example of how to lead.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serving
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Alex Young of Hidden Pictures will also exec produce, with Honey Trap’s Kaylee McGregor co-producing, and Chelsea Kujawa and Maria Ascanio overseeing the film for Lionsgate.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Since then, Sweeney has scaled up her ambition in acting and producing; never busier, Sweeney could well receive another Emmy nomination this summer.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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To round it out, the Lobby Lounge is ideal for a light bite or a pre- or post-dinner aperitif.—
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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When Ferrell's eldest was attending his alma mater — the University of Southern California — the actor made headlines DJing a Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity tailgate during Trojan Family Weekend.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Last Thursday, the action star was in Miami Beach attending DJ Khaled’s We The Best Foundation’s golf tournament, then busted a move at Swizz Beatz’s party at Bagatelle.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Pop these strips on dry teeth while doing skincare or your makeup, and then brace yourself for a dazzling white outcome.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Al Hilal’s celebrations were ultimately short-lived, after Renato Gaucho’s Fluminense beat them 2-1 in the quarter-finals and in doing so became the only non-European team to make the last four of the tournament.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Despite the seemingly sweet resolution to their storyline (and an ostensibly upbeat last line of dialogue), there’s a strange undercurrent to the Nagisa and Natsuo segment that suggests foreboding as much as potential happiness — a mysterious tension befitting the creator that Miyake is adapting.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
17 Aug. 2025
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For her first non-fiction onscreen role, Aubrey Plaza is looking forward to delivering a portrayal befitting Heidi Fleiss.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That one sentence can shift the focus from treating a disease to treating a person.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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For Vasquez, 29, treating Jesse with Spinraza was an easy choice.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The private plane was operated by Skydive Kansas City, said Dennis Jacobs, the acting airport manager and Bates County Emergency Management Agency director.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The private plane, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, was operated by Skydive Kansas City, according to Dennis Jacobs, the acting airport manager and Bates County Emergency Management Agency director, the Associated Press reported.—
Robert Blankenship,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of the offensive player benefiting from the whistle, the call was later overturned after Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson’s challenge.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Immediately following the ceremony, and with Allen still in his suit and Lynn wearing her wedding gown, the newlyweds returned to their cruise ship, where the singer performed a fundraising concert benefitting Alzheimer's research.—
Tricia Despres,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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