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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 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
China handles 90% of the processing capacity needed to turn raw ore into useable minerals.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Started in 2013, the Buy-Nothing Project aims to help folks be more sustainable and strengthen community ties through local groups that remove barriers for neighbors who might not be able to purchase essentials like home furnishings and keep usable items out of the landfill.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
How much of that material has actually been converted to usable nuclear weapons is a much more difficult question to reason about.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The low cost could make this card usable in certain decks such as a Ramp deck using Superior Spider-Man.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Started in 2013, the Buy-Nothing Project aims to help folks be more sustainable and strengthen community ties through local groups that remove barriers for neighbors who might not be able to purchase essentials like home furnishings and keep usable items out of the landfill.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
How much of that material has actually been converted to usable nuclear weapons is a much more difficult question to reason about.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The low cost could make this card usable in certain decks such as a Ramp deck using Superior Spider-Man.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple pockets—including an interior security pocket—offer plenty of room for essentials, which is especially useful on travel days when easy access matters.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Information should be for the student, and, if applicable, their parent(s).—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mobility and kids tours are available too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The role-playing games will be available as digital-only releases in English, Spanish and French.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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Finite Element Analysis software is then used to calculate the torsional stiffness of different variants with or without a roof, which allows the engineers to see what parts of the structure are working hardest to resist applied torsion and are in need or reinforcement.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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The specifications Issac 0 is a compact, stationary home robot designed for practical integration into the home.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Finally, a justice has to bring practical judgment to balancing competing interests when the legal text does not settle an issue, or the court acts as the leader for the entire state judiciary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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