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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
But the benefits of merely maximizing AI usage have been unclear, with instances such as Uber burning through their entire 2026 AI budget in four months, without shipping a usable feature.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Specifically, patriotic re-usable containers that make sending guests home with leftovers a breeze.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
This shows how Cisco is turning device telemetry into usable insights about workspace issues that affect team productivity but are often addressed ad hoc, or not at all.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Oklo says Aurora uses metallic fuel to provide both electricity and usable heat while offering greater operational flexibility.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Specifically, patriotic re-usable containers that make sending guests home with leftovers a breeze.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
This shows how Cisco is turning device telemetry into usable insights about workspace issues that affect team productivity but are often addressed ad hoc, or not at all.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Oklo says Aurora uses metallic fuel to provide both electricity and usable heat while offering greater operational flexibility.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
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That could include another brewery, but the property also has a rail spur, high ceilings and loading bays — all of which could be useful for other kinds of manufacturers.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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These are some ideas that are both thoughtful and useful for anyone, no matter their skin type or specific skin care routine.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Whether compensation is available, though, will depend on the circumstances, the parties involved and applicable state laws.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Jurors unanimously concluded Musk’s claims were filed too late and fell outside the applicable statute of limitations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The latter is key to a Choisne design that recently joined the permanent collection at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum—the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts, and design.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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That’s because the market understands the extraordinary practical challenges that the oil industry is about to face.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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This approach also created a practical niche beneath the staircase, providing a convenient place for books, phones, watches, and other personal items while adding a sense of home to the journey.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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