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as in to attend
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
an excellent college that served her with the skills necessary to make it in today's job market
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Recent Examples of serve
Attending the rally in Deerfield was a priority for Kristal Larson of Hainesville, the Avon Township clerk and first transgender elected official in Lake County, who also serves as executive director of the LGBTQ+ Center Lake County.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
But McDonald is attempting something far more radical, incorporating her full historical self as a Black woman to serve the musical’s recontextualization.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The role of lawyers truly isn't to serve as cheerleaders for any one administration.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The venture sits within Ketchup and will produce and acquire premium series, with Ketchup also serving as the U.S. distributor.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
But McDonald is attempting something far more radical, incorporating her full historical self as a Black woman to serve the musical’s recontextualization.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The role of lawyers truly isn't to serve as cheerleaders for any one administration.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The venture sits within Ketchup and will produce and acquire premium series, with Ketchup also serving as the U.S. distributor.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serve
Verb
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President Trump is planning to attend the National Republican Congressional Committee's big donor event Tuesday night, on the eve of a consequential House vote on the budget package that passed the Senate Saturday.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Emme and Lopez also attended the Broadway opening night of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's new revival of Othello last month.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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According to Small Door Veterinary, 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity, including walks or indoor play time, should generally suffice for most dogs.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Receiving a birth certificate after a child is born would no longer suffice to prove a baby is a U.S. citizen at birth.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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No matter your best intentions, the fact remains that styles change, as do our tastes.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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That is something that a trainee should be able to do under supervision or an advanced senior resident would be able to do on their own.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Four other people were treated for minor injuries in the incident.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, dietary supplements are not meant to treat or cure any underlying disease and should be used in addition to lifestyle changes for optimal benefit.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Several senior agency leaders, including the chief human resources officer, acting commissioner and acting general counsel, have resigned or been demoted since January.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The two first met when they were paired together in an acting class.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Companies also benefit by downsizing office space and tapping into a broader talent pool.—
Felicia Faber,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The resolution of tariff uncertainty could alleviate concerns around global trade disruptions, benefiting GOOGL’s international revenue streams and advertising business.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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It’s made from soft PU leather, fits up to four cards, and has a rotating kickstand ring to prop your phone on a table (or seatback tray).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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And while the 26-year-old would give Arsenal a more direct goal threat, would Arteta be willing to change his style to facilitate his natural play, or would the striker have to learn to fit into the system?—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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There were other notable AI appearances at SXSW including Rivian, which is on the road to Level 3 autonomy and had a thrilling Electric Joyride where passengers could experience how well the electric car handles tricky terrain and steep curves.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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According to a February Quinnipiac poll, about half disapprove of how Democrats in Congress are handling their job, compared with about 4 in 10 who approve.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Serve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serve. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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