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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 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
As the updates are released, the system will gradually become usable on more routes across China.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Think slick PowerPoints, official-looking reports with polysyllabic bits of jargon, lines of computer code that look like, well, usable code.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The above clip encapsulates how much work went into getting just a few usable seconds of footage.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Those credits, which are usable for health insurance plans purchased on Obamacare marketplaces, are due to expire at the end of the year.
—Kevin Breuninger,erin Doherty, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Think slick PowerPoints, official-looking reports with polysyllabic bits of jargon, lines of computer code that look like, well, usable code.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The above clip encapsulates how much work went into getting just a few usable seconds of footage.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Those credits, which are usable for health insurance plans purchased on Obamacare marketplaces, are due to expire at the end of the year.
—Kevin Breuninger,erin Doherty, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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Likely to become more useful as the season goes on.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Amgui Two-Story Tiny Home There are so many useful and charming features to this Amazon tiny home.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Koolaburra by Ugg Advay Slip-on Boots These suede boots strike that ideal balance between cozy and practical, complete with a fuzzy faux fur cuff that peeks out for just the right amount of flair.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Data are monitored daily by specialists, discussed with surgeons when needed and reviewed weekly with a nurse who provides practical recovery tips.—
Christophe Mouton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These partnerships aim to turn ChatGPT into a multi-functional platform where users can shop, plan, book, and enjoy entertainment, all without leaving the chat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Simple, beautiful, functional—this is a cocktail bar set that takes its job seriously if not without a little whimsy.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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As a result, a flurry of drinks, vapes, edibles, and smokable buds — many with the potential to get users high — are now widely available on store shelves across Wisconsin.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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No toilet seat available and the lid to the water tank is missing.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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