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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
One of the tenants, Alessandra Rizzi, said the experience has been devastating and that even the few clothes firefighters were able to get out of her apartment smelled like smoke and were not usable anymore.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
While pennies are still usable, cash prices will soon be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel, according to USA TODAY.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The barn also has a loft area that increases the usable space and this building’s utility.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Hobbs told The Enquirer in December that Synergistic would handle the school's rebrand package, including all the graphic designs for uniforms, banners, the school's letterheads and multiple versions of usable graphics, and Musketeer logos that Cheatham Middle School could use.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
While pennies are still usable, cash prices will soon be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel, according to USA TODAY.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The barn also has a loft area that increases the usable space and this building’s utility.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Hobbs told The Enquirer in December that Synergistic would handle the school's rebrand package, including all the graphic designs for uniforms, banners, the school's letterheads and multiple versions of usable graphics, and Musketeer logos that Cheatham Middle School could use.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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This tool is most useful for those who are active outdoors, such as construction workers and athletes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Its ability to predict and adapt is one of the most useful aspects of agentic AI.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The Quince Leather Jewelry Box checks all the boxes of the perfect jewelry organizer: spacious, practical, and stylish.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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To bridge this growing gap, companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence, not as a buzzword, but as a practical solution.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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These chic, functional updates strike the perfect balance between form and purpose.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The state and its contractors will continue to work with Newport and Covington leaders to identify additional aesthetic and functional features to include in the project, the state press release said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Pink Floyd Claims 10% of the Chart The band fills four spaces on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart this frame, claiming 10% of all available real estate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Its website and social media pages announce the spirits available each day and use an algorithm to break down the odds on what might be on the shelves the next day.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
15 July 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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