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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 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
Instead of a blazing back alley permeated with the stench of garbage and plagued by rats, residents find a lush and usable green space, cooled by the shade of tall perimeter buildings and by heat-absorbing vegetation.
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Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
At a Glance Style and design is half truck, half something else
Power and capability, except for the range under load
An overall good pickup
The Silverado EV is basically the Hummer EV with a more usable truck body.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2025
In response, Hey Bear owner Shawn Person requested that rent be cut in half due to the 50 percent reduction in usable space, according to emails attached to the court filing.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Listen to this article Jameson Taillon always knew adding a usable changeup to his arsenal would help neutralize left-handed hitters.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
At a Glance Style and design is half truck, half something else
Power and capability, except for the range under load
An overall good pickup
The Silverado EV is basically the Hummer EV with a more usable truck body.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2025
In response, Hey Bear owner Shawn Person requested that rent be cut in half due to the 50 percent reduction in usable space, according to emails attached to the court filing.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Listen to this article Jameson Taillon always knew adding a usable changeup to his arsenal would help neutralize left-handed hitters.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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All this is to say, my phone is full of useful information and tools that help keep me safe—contacts, copies of documents, health insurance, GPS maps, and more.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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This would be particularly useful for patients at higher risk due to age or family history.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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These categories aren’t timeless ontological judgments—they’re practical tools that help the government fulfill its duties.—
Paisley Currah,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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Many product designs never even make it to market, due to concepts that might be more theoretical than practical, elements that don’t add to performance, or don’t promote good sound and feel.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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As a global lifestyle architect, Crocs will continue to lead the next evolutionary cycle of clogs and casual footwear at the intersection of functional comfort with cultural expression.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Their findings, recently published in Science Translational Medicine, suggest that the spleen could be key to growing new, functional tissues within the body.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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According to a report published by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) last year, total spend in the sector generated a total $421 billion and $119 billion in tax revenue in 2022, the most recent year in which full data was available.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Though not available on all washing machines, the bulky cycle uses extra water and a lower spin speed to thoroughly soak and rinse your duvet.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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