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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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2
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
But there may be an answer, or at least a compromise that will satisfy those unhappy with the idea of destroying a usable building.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The model focuses on predicting remaining useful life, or RUL, which refers to how many cycles a battery can complete before its capacity drops below a usable threshold.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Loop-style resistance bands are usable for standing knee tucks, bicycle crunches, side planks, spiderman push-ups and other core exercises.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Clouds increase later in the day, and a few showers are possible late, but much of the day remains usable.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for usable
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The model focuses on predicting remaining useful life, or RUL, which refers to how many cycles a battery can complete before its capacity drops below a usable threshold.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Loop-style resistance bands are usable for standing knee tucks, bicycle crunches, side planks, spiderman push-ups and other core exercises.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Clouds increase later in the day, and a few showers are possible late, but much of the day remains usable.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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That's unusual for a drone in this category and genuinely useful for anyone shooting in tight spaces or urban environments.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 27,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, Darwin has a big brain to go with all those useful legs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Garden admission is applicable for nonmembers.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Stanford School of Medicine prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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April itself may feel too full for an extended escape, but don't overlook what's available close by.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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An update for that spot was not immediately available Friday.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Efforts to enable reversible, two-way actuation have led to the development of systems such as semi-crystalline networks and liquid crystalline elastomers, which depend on structural alignment under applied stress.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 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
Adjective
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your big vision is about to meet a practical checkpoint.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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