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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
The technology, which has been in the works for years, has now reached commercial scales, allowing large amounts of sunlight to be captured and converted into usable energy.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Transportation planning is therefore less about convenience than about clinical risk management because time to care depends in part on whether access routes remain usable when they are needed most.
—Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Both SpaceX and Blue Origin are working to complete usable versions of their landers in time to launch for that mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But Duckett's attorneys had argued that a different lab would be more likely to extract useable results.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Transportation planning is therefore less about convenience than about clinical risk management because time to care depends in part on whether access routes remain usable when they are needed most.
—Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Both SpaceX and Blue Origin are working to complete usable versions of their landers in time to launch for that mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But Duckett's attorneys had argued that a different lab would be more likely to extract useable results.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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Significant advancements in fully capable robotics have become much more efficient and useful for scientific discovery.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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But as inflation proves more persistent, and potentially more volatile, than expected, gold may serve as a useful complement for investors looking to balance risk and preserve purchasing power.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hang window boxes or baskets if applicable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ivery's hotel, the Oaklander, has just a few rooms still available for the draft.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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These deals are only available while supplies last, so be sure to shop now.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His attorney, Ava Benach, said Vedam hopes to live with a relative in Sacramento and has been offered a spot in Oregon State University’s doctoral program in applied anthropology.—
Mark Scolforo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The combined sensing system allows devices to detect both simple touch and applied pressure, creating a more advanced interaction surface.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The stars favor practical compassion, where optimism pairs with accountability and follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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