1
as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
performed many services for the charitable organization
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2
as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
that broom is worn out beyond all service
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as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
at the time the country had about a million men and women in the service
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as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the OSS, the nation's wartime intelligence service
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as in military
of or relating to the armed services
spent his time in the army as a correspondent for service newspapers
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as in to condition
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Recent Examples of service
Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the line of storms appears to be the leading player and is expected to reach the Kansas City metro between 1 and 2 a.m., the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
Some afternoons, the answer is no, which is just the reality for a small counter-service operation with a large menu apparently designed for almost every taqueria in the chain.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2025
Dalio argues that deficits of that magnitude typically produce negative growth spirals because of the large interest payments needed to service the high debt.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Understand that the plans often won’t cover a full range of benefits, and check to see which services are covered and which are excluded.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the line of storms appears to be the leading player and is expected to reach the Kansas City metro between 1 and 2 a.m., the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The Spa at the Breakers in Palm Beach (pictured here) is just one service provider that includes pre-service consult to make guests facing physical limitations or special considerations feel incredibly welcome and at ease before stepping into their facilities.
—Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
Some afternoons, the answer is no, which is just the reality for a small counter-service operation with a large menu apparently designed for almost every taqueria in the chain.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
Verb
Soren Toft, the CEO of the world’s largest ocean carrier, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), previously said the company would stop servicing the Port of Oakland if the fees were put into place.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2025
Dalio argues that deficits of that magnitude typically produce negative growth spirals because of the large interest payments needed to service the high debt.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for service
Noun
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Katherine deals with everything from sexism to ageism, while also having to learn a few lessons about kindness and work-life balance along the way.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Magazine, the actor, 55, said kindness is key in Hollywood.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Those with weakened immune systems due to HIV/AIDS, organ transplants, chemotherapy or long-term steroid use may also face a higher risk of developing pneumonia.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Utah became the first state to ban the use of fluoride in public water.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The men and women of this agency embody courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit the CIA to discuss government efficiency, according to the agency.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When William Playfair introduced pie charts in 1801, the whole was the nation and the parts showcased population, production, or military might.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of the veracity of the cable-cutter reports, Chinese technological advances that can be used for military purposes pose inherent risks.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the past decade, technology companies have conditioned buyers to make purchasing expensive gadgets an annual affair through services such as Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond performing the majority of domestic tasks, women are conditioned to take on the additional burden of coordinating the household — tasks that are almost always invisible, but exceptionally crucial to the smooth functioning of the family.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Poulter plays a radically un-self-aware scion of a billionaire family in A24’s absurdist comedy about wealth and privilege (which also stars Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Téa Leoni).—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Boasberg scheduled another hearing in the case for April 8 to further discuss the government's argument on its invocation of the privilege.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Studies need a bare-minimum number of data points, and if the target number of participants fails to complete a trial, researchers might not be able to calculate anything about the interventions’ usefulness or safety.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But questions about the efficacy and usefulness of its consumer products have followed it almost from the start.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/service. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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