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as in attended
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in acted
to have a certain purpose
the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson
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as in benefited
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 served
Bayfront Park has also served as the site of Miami's FIFA Fan Festival.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Swift had previously served as a bridesmaid at Dunham’s 2021 wedding to Luis Felber.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor's Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis' Best Man.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Once independence was declared, Dickinson did not retire from public life or side with the British, but served in the Pennsylvania and Delaware militias.
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Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
No catch-all dishes, served on individual plates.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
One of those watching was VFW Ralph Nelson, Brenda’s husband, who served in Vietnam.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Paca, who served as Maryland's governor in the late 18th century, lived with his family in the home from about 1765 to 1780.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Swift had previously served as a bridesmaid at Dunham’s 2021 wedding to Luis Felber.
—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor's Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis' Best Man.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Once independence was declared, Dickinson did not retire from public life or side with the British, but served in the Pennsylvania and Delaware militias.
—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
No catch-all dishes, served on individual plates.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
One of those watching was VFW Ralph Nelson, Brenda’s husband, who served in Vietnam.
—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Paca, who served as Maryland's governor in the late 18th century, lived with his family in the home from about 1765 to 1780.
—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for served
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Parker and Stone have frequented the restaurant recently but have not attended one of the 14 bargaining sessions with Actor’s Equity, according to Shields.
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Dancer/choreographer Kameron Saunders, a University of Missouri-Kansas City alum who toured with Swift on the Eras Tour, attended with his brother, Khalen Saunders, an NFLer who played with the Chiefs from 2019 to 2022.
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For most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation.
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The contact looked incidental and accidental, not forceful and deliberate, and a free kick sufficed.
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Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, this chic, modern retreat is especially well-suited for couples or girls getaways, says Gambino.
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From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
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Two adult males were shot and treated for lacerations at the scene, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.
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All other occupants were treated at the scene or were uninjured, police said.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.
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The elder Moniak, now 86, played six seasons in the Red Sox farm system from 1958-63, and like Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was among the young outfielders who benefited from the tutelage of a special batting instructor named Ted Williams at spring training ‘61-63.
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Ukraine has also stepped up its strikes on Crimea, which Russia seized by force in 2014, as part of a strategy to isolate the peninsula, and has benefitted from political tailwinds in recent weeks.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
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But the Colorado legislation, signed into law in May, allows the state to pursue the types of cases typically handled at the federal level, such as those involving allegations of discrimination and harassment.
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The Dodgers have praised how Tucker has handled his struggles in the first year of a four-year, $240 million deal.
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“Served.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/served. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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