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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
Intel is recovering from years of delays on previous nodes, and some 18A wafers have had defects, making for a lower number of usable chips per wafer, typically referred to as yield.
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Krishna decided to design a system that would remove other contaminants and be practically usable by the communities who may not have access to water treatment facilities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Developed to provide a user-friendly way for neighbors to better help one another, the groups also keep usable items out of landfills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Either way, the hanger itself remains usable for other purposes — so nothing goes to waste.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Krishna decided to design a system that would remove other contaminants and be practically usable by the communities who may not have access to water treatment facilities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Developed to provide a user-friendly way for neighbors to better help one another, the groups also keep usable items out of landfills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Either way, the hanger itself remains usable for other purposes — so nothing goes to waste.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
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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.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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All my actions, communications or legal responses will adhere strictly to the applicable statutes, regulations and constitutional provisions at both the federal and state levels.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Prosecutorial independence and discretion are limited by State Bar rules, applicable laws and the courts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Fares are available at Southwest’s ticket counters.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Brain scans were not widely available, and there was scant knowledge of sleep stages such as REM sleep, when more vivid dreams take place.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The heavy investment by the state in the demolition is seen as evidence that the city is serious about developing the applied AI center.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 A practical step helps steady everything today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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My experience working with local governments, workers, educators, businesses and community leaders has reinforced the importance of practical solutions that deliver real results.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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