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1
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 applicable
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
Completely usable, if not impressive.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The project also dug into technical attributes such as fiber quality, feedstock consistency and how material input relates to usable output.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Of an additional 14 older locomotives that were previously upgraded with modern power plants, only four were in usable condition Monday.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Warming temperatures increase evaporation from soils, plants and snowpack, meaning the same amount of precipitation now produces less usable water.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The project also dug into technical attributes such as fiber quality, feedstock consistency and how material input relates to usable output.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Of an additional 14 older locomotives that were previously upgraded with modern power plants, only four were in usable condition Monday.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Warming temperatures increase evaporation from soils, plants and snowpack, meaning the same amount of precipitation now produces less usable water.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Physical controls remain especially useful for functions drivers use frequently, such as adjusting the audio system volume, changing climate settings and activating hazard lights.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Under the law applicable to dependent administrations, the home-builder was required to commence a lawsuit in the court of original probate jurisdiction in which the estate was pending within 90 days after the rejection date, or its claim would be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The government, for example, was alarmed that the mass-surveillance restriction—which prevented the use of Claude to process publicly available bulk data—might prevent the unfettered utilization of LinkedIn for recruitment purposes.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Scott received her master's in leadership from Belhaven University and has a bachelor's in applied psychology from Christian Brothers University.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Mar. 2026
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices are rising again, and many drivers are looking for practical ways to save money at the pump as costs climb.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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