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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
To become a machine, after all, is to become usable and, perhaps, dispensable.
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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Will my passport always serve as a usable alternative?
TSA: Yes.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
What these first-light images prove, however, is that the instruments are usable and working in such a way that this process can happen.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The speakers tend to die when their battery can no longer hold a usable charge.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Will my passport always serve as a usable alternative?
TSA: Yes.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
What these first-light images prove, however, is that the instruments are usable and working in such a way that this process can happen.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The speakers tend to die when their battery can no longer hold a usable charge.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
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By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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States warn there could be 'unprecedented chaos' Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer representing the states challenging Trump's policy, stressed the practical problems of not having a national standard for citizenship while the executive order is being litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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This reflects a flawed value system prioritizing clean jobs over functional ones.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Cute Car Decor Ideas As with any room in your home, the first step in transforming your car’s interior into a chic and functional haven is deciding on the theme or style.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The Toy Association, which has more than 900 members, is urging the U.S. government to grant a reprieve from tariffs on toys imported from China to make sure toys available for the holiday season.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams? is available to stream on Max.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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