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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 applicable
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
This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.
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K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
Designed as a more family-friendly alternative to the jeep-like J40, the J55 had two extra doors and 16 extra inches of wheelbase, giving it a more usable rear seat.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Scraplanta, a nonprofit craft outlet and creative space, offers low-cost supplies and hands-on workshops designed to keep usable materials out of landfills while bringing people together.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The building is 257,000 square feet but only 169,000 square feet is interior usable space, Assistant City Manager Ben Rogers told the commission during a recent goal-setting meeting.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for usable
K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
Designed as a more family-friendly alternative to the jeep-like J40, the J55 had two extra doors and 16 extra inches of wheelbase, giving it a more usable rear seat.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Scraplanta, a nonprofit craft outlet and creative space, offers low-cost supplies and hands-on workshops designed to keep usable materials out of landfills while bringing people together.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The building is 257,000 square feet but only 169,000 square feet is interior usable space, Assistant City Manager Ben Rogers told the commission during a recent goal-setting meeting.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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Overall, the device feels like an incremental, useful evolution of the portable workstation idea.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s usually some time that can be rearranged, experience built over the years, and a real interest in creating something useful.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The output is positioned as fully evaluated, auditable transactions categorized into regular hours, overtime tiers, premiums, and exceptions aligned with the applicable framework for each worker.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while the 30-year refinance rate may only be applicable to a small number of current homeowners, the 15-year option can be worth exploring for those who have minimal home balances or want to reduce their payoff timeline.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The model is only available to paying subscribers but will be available to the public soon, Kuaishou said.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Finite Element Analysis software is then used to calculate the torsional stiffness of different variants with or without a roof, which allows the engineers to see what parts of the structure are working hardest to resist applied torsion and are in need or reinforcement.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, the expert warned that focusing on combat performance could push robot development away from typical industrial or service uses, because fighting requires extreme, short bursts of high-impact movement rather than steady, practical operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Daytrip Snack Boxes and the LoadOut GoBox are durable, practical upgrades for lunches, beach days, poolside drinks and gear storage.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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