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as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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as in practical
capable of being put to use or account
there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family
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Recent Examples of usable
The office was engaged in helping to keep the agency’s website operational and to develop usable online resources for beneficiaries and applicants.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Special editions can add 20 percent or more to the price, and cars from 1994 on—with the 1.8-liter engines—are the most usable in modern traffic, as every little bit of extra horsepower helps.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
The usable length of the main runway was reduced to 1,660 meters to allow for safety zones.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
While still usable, that would relegate your Tesla 3 Long Range from its EPA-estimated 363-mile (584-km) range down to roughly 255 miles (410 km).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Special editions can add 20 percent or more to the price, and cars from 1994 on—with the 1.8-liter engines—are the most usable in modern traffic, as every little bit of extra horsepower helps.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
The usable length of the main runway was reduced to 1,660 meters to allow for safety zones.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
While still usable, that would relegate your Tesla 3 Long Range from its EPA-estimated 363-mile (584-km) range down to roughly 255 miles (410 km).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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The Texans need depth on the interior of the line, and Cox could develop into a useful player.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Fortunately, the city’s tourism agency provides a useful map showing 32 options and how to reach them.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Accessing this group provides practical, actionable advice from peers who’ve successfully navigated comparable situations.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The modern privacy crisis demands a new kind of partnership between parents and children, built on honest dialogue and practical thinking.—
Lawrence Cappello,
Time,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Sofia Grainge's rain jacket is functional and cute.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Emerging product categories—like functional beverages, beauty products and sustainable food—are booming.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More information is available online at PCCF.gives.—
Christin Lazerus,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Pricing and Availability: The Alessandro Cortini Clara IEMs are available now from Campfire Audio and are priced at $1,999.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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