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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
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
This would increase the amount of usable marine space, as well as unlock access to stronger and more abundant wind resources.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designed by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
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Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
This would increase the amount of usable marine space, as well as unlock access to stronger and more abundant wind resources.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designed by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
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The resulting material delivers an energy content comparable to anthracite coal, offering a potential pathway for turning difficult waste streams into useful resources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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However, in the latest year available, 2024, with tighter restrictions than in the past, one animal was shot by an officer.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The cause and manner of death for Moore, 39, were not immediately available.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Early days An engineer by background, Shotwell graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in applied mathematics.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The 20th-century playbook The campaign that beat the screwworm the first time is widely regarded as a major achievement in applied biology.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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