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as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
useful suggestions for limiting the amount of food we eat
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I've found this tool really useful for making sure all my pictures are hung straight
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
hopefully, the consultant's financial advice will prove useful in planning for our retirement
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Recent Examples of useful
The polling serves as a useful road map for how Democrats in both chambers plan to keep talking about the legislation over the next two years.
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
But for the Trump administration, Harvard is a more useful target than Columbia.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
And the nanolithography system ultimately has a more useful purpose – developing a new generation of computing devices.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
To turn these systems into useful applications like chatbots, engineers employ a training process called reinforcement learning.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
But for the Trump administration, Harvard is a more useful target than Columbia.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
And the nanolithography system ultimately has a more useful purpose – developing a new generation of computing devices.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
To turn these systems into useful applications like chatbots, engineers employ a training process called reinforcement learning.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for useful
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As a clinical psychology researcher in training, my goal is to recruit a wide range of individuals into our studies to make our findings more applicable to all.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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An applicable passenger vehicle for the tax break also would include all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles, if their final assembly took place in the United States.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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With the SiriusXM deal, the show will continue to be available on Spotify, as well as YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other audio platforms.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Backyard Baseball ‘97 is back, with releases of the classic computer game on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 systems available Thursday.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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Leaning into local markets and trends is helpful if your area sees a dip in activity, while striking while the iron is hot will serve those with more foot traffic.—
Rahim Madhavji,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For me, the the familiarity is a helpful tool, because everyone comes in with a certain set of expectations.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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The gun industry also disputed Mexico’s argument that manufacturers deliberately produce military-style assault rifles and other weapons that, for both practical and aesthetic reasons, appeal to mobsters.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Here are a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Partner Edward M. Cook brings a unique, relatable perspective on how to create functional boards from groups of highly accomplished individuals.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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On both aesthetic and functional levels, the mask also adds to the intensity.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Working directly with an outside expert may be beneficial.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Tummy time can be beneficial for just about anyone, Snibbe says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 June 2025
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The Latin root of compliance means a physical response to force—what happens to a bodily organ under applied pressure.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
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Jain: That’s a powerful example of applied storytelling.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Axiom is targeting as early as 2027 for the launch of its first station module, which will initially attach to the ISS before additional modules can provide the power and life support needed for the private station to be independently operable.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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Also, in many developing countries, operable blindness is still far too common.—
Moby Kazmi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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