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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
When government data is accessible and usable, companies innovate.
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Nick Hart, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offering, previously only available in Europe and Japan, buys back unused (but still usable) aluminum cases and other luggage and refurbishes them for a new generation of travelers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The combination delivers high enough volume to fill a large family room and quite usable sound quality.
—PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025
Develop an athletic program that teaches character traits and life skills that are usable for 100% of participants, not just the 7% who go on to play in college.
—Mark Rerick, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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Nick Hart, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offering, previously only available in Europe and Japan, buys back unused (but still usable) aluminum cases and other luggage and refurbishes them for a new generation of travelers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The combination delivers high enough volume to fill a large family room and quite usable sound quality.
—PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025
Develop an athletic program that teaches character traits and life skills that are usable for 100% of participants, not just the 7% who go on to play in college.
—Mark Rerick, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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My colleague, Jim Handy, who co-authors a report on emerging non-volatile memory with me, created a useful representation of a hierarchy of digital storage and memory technology, shown below.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inter’s fluidity in possession might be particularly useful when looking to bypass Bayern Munich’s relentless press.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Each episode celebrates Black culture and sisterhood while serving up laughs, heartfelt moments, and practical travel gems.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025
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Having a team that combines data science with operational expertise can help ensure that AI solutions are practical and aligned with business goals.—
Akash Khurana,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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That midfield, while working well, remains very functional.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Maxlite Women's Tote $120 $102 at Travel Pro A modern tote can be the perfect addition to any trip while remaining stylish and functional.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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The report also found that there were no significant outbreaks of COVID-19-like symptoms at Defense Department facilities after the athletes returned, although service members were not tested for COVID-19 or antibodies as testing was not available at that early stage of the pandemic.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Samsung promises Ballie will be available in Korea and the U.S. this summer.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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