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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
While the most recent survey results are easily available on the NCES website, the rest are in formats that require experts to clean and organize into something usable.
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 18 Jan. 2025
But at the same time, finding a way to limit the formation of inactive intermediate products during this reaction goes to the root of the relatively short usable life span of lithium-sulfur batteries.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
But the property may not be usable for as many as two months due to tainted water and other issues.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Methylated B vitamins can also reduce fatigue by converting food into usable energy.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 18 Jan. 2025
But at the same time, finding a way to limit the formation of inactive intermediate products during this reaction goes to the root of the relatively short usable life span of lithium-sulfur batteries.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
But the property may not be usable for as many as two months due to tainted water and other issues.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Methylated B vitamins can also reduce fatigue by converting food into usable energy.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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So he’s been a writer on the show, and it’s been a really useful resource.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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One such location exists in the early game of KCD 2, which hides a useful bow, completely for free.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Offering to drive them to treatments or sit with them during chemotherapy sessions can provide both practical and emotional support.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Brand founder, Amy Zurek, spent a year studying crossbody bags in order to develop this harmonious and functional shape.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Moms say the bag is functional and spacious for their items and some of their kids’ stuff.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Transport is not widely available, so about a third of the people were making their way back on foot, according to OCHA.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Reese’s is the company’s top-selling brand, says Riess, and has 50% penetration among consumers and is available at all kinds of stores, so anyone who sees the commercial can find the candy quickly.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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