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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
In all, Camp Pendleton has 13,602 rooms, but only 11,692 were usable and only 2,393 met the commandant’s new standards, officials said.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Denver also finally brought in a usable backup center, trading wasted 2024 signing Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the far more reliable Jonas Valanciunas.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
This year, the market also won a $50,000 historic preservation grant to help with outside improvements, like building a shade structure and making the backyard space usable.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Trusted and usable data requires governance.
—Ed MacOsky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Denver also finally brought in a usable backup center, trading wasted 2024 signing Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the far more reliable Jonas Valanciunas.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
This year, the market also won a $50,000 historic preservation grant to help with outside improvements, like building a shade structure and making the backyard space usable.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Trusted and usable data requires governance.
—Ed MacOsky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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That framing is politically useful but practically useless.—
Kristie De Pena,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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But America isn't learning some of the more useful lessons from the engineering state.—
Vincent Ni,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This design appeals to learners who want to prepare for practical everyday interactions rather than pass quizzes.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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But, following Russian aggression and the new reality in Ukraine, Gasanova understood the world had changed and that a more practical approach was needed.—
Finbarr Toesland,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With an inventory that includes different shelving, various chairs, and entertainment staples, the line’s Lillian TV stand jazzes up a furniture piece that all too often prioritizes overly functional, clunky silhouettes.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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The guitars and drums chugged along in tandem, as each band member casually wandered across the surprisingly detailed set, which included rocky levels, spitfire lasers, and even a fully functional waterfall.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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While the app is available and encouraged year-round, the week was a spotlight on the importance of joint effort when conserving the environment, Zirk said.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The preview feature, available now for Pro subscribers on mobile, marks OpenAI's latest attempt to make ChatGPT proactive rather than reactive, with the AI model conducting overnight research to deliver morning updates based on user history and connected apps.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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