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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 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
The office was engaged in helping to keep the agency’s website operational and to develop usable online resources for beneficiaries and applicants.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Special editions can add 20 percent or more to the price, and cars from 1994 on—with the 1.8-liter engines—are the most usable in modern traffic, as every little bit of extra horsepower helps.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
The usable length of the main runway was reduced to 1,660 meters to allow for safety zones.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
While still usable, that would relegate your Tesla 3 Long Range from its EPA-estimated 363-mile (584-km) range down to roughly 255 miles (410 km).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Special editions can add 20 percent or more to the price, and cars from 1994 on—with the 1.8-liter engines—are the most usable in modern traffic, as every little bit of extra horsepower helps.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
The usable length of the main runway was reduced to 1,660 meters to allow for safety zones.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
While still usable, that would relegate your Tesla 3 Long Range from its EPA-estimated 363-mile (584-km) range down to roughly 255 miles (410 km).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
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The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Accessing this group provides practical, actionable advice from peers who’ve successfully navigated comparable situations.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Here's a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This reflects a flawed value system prioritizing clean jobs over functional ones.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Cute Car Decor Ideas As with any room in your home, the first step in transforming your car’s interior into a chic and functional haven is deciding on the theme or style.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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Read on for Deadline’s interview with Danny McBride about The Righteous Gemstones finale, now available to stream on Max. DEADLINE: Tell me why a show like Righteous Gemstones was so important during this era.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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More information is available online at PCCF.gives.—
Christin Lazerus,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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