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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
The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
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CBS News, 7 May 2026
Why robots struggled before this AI brain Robots have lacked usable training data for physical tasks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Obtaining enough useable feedstock has been another challenge, and Woods said this problem also can be solved through collaboration.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
When designed with this goal in mind, the room will become usable and part of your daily routine rather than an empty, unused space.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
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CBS News, 7 May 2026
Why robots struggled before this AI brain Robots have lacked usable training data for physical tasks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Obtaining enough useable feedstock has been another challenge, and Woods said this problem also can be solved through collaboration.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
When designed with this goal in mind, the room will become usable and part of your daily routine rather than an empty, unused space.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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Something casual could become useful quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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If a thick field guide covering all the plants growing along the Front Range feels intimidating, apps can be useful, Mowen says.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Wellness initiatives—which are covered by health insurance, when applicable—to improve nutrition and exercise and that teach skills around stress management and sleep will be key to helping women manage their menopause symptoms more effectively.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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With the additions of Vanloo and New York native Aubrey Griffin, DeMarco had only nine players available.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The non-profit pays its founder and CEO, Leah Binder, $669,000 that year, the most recent for which public records are available.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, New York’s share of national creative jobs has declined across key industries, including film and television, advertising, music production, performing arts, and applied design.—
Lola W. Brabham,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Fall spent nearly four years as vice president for applied sciences at technology research nonprofit MITRE.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A sharp conversation could unlock practical momentum surprisingly fast today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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What begins as one practical step could raise your profile significantly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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