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1
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
That kind of model would shift data from being a static asset to a dynamic input, usable by any team with a smart question and a working API, not just by enterprises with seven-figure contracts.
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Kirk McKeown, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Fixed a bug where blessings would become usable again after defeating the second night boss.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The watch's dual cellular bands can even work together to combine signal strength and maintain a usable connection, even in areas with spotty service.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Extensive construction would shrink the usable portions of the park for years.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kirk McKeown, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Fixed a bug where blessings would become usable again after defeating the second night boss.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The watch's dual cellular bands can even work together to combine signal strength and maintain a usable connection, even in areas with spotty service.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Extensive construction would shrink the usable portions of the park for years.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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For some patients, other tools—like a coronary calcium scan, which can directly show whether there’s silent plaque in the arteries—may be more useful.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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One of the most useful skills in a leader’s tool belt is the ability to recognize potential disagreement and surface concerns.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its early pilots include placing a humanoid in a car factory to fetch and carry parts, hinting at a practical path into routine industrial tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members share practical strategies middle managers can use to strengthen relationships and create a more positive workplace culture.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Richmond served as the functional center for the chattel slavery system in the United States, the capitol city of the Confederacy during the Civil War and was one of the many cities that subjected residents to redlining lending practices.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cross-functional teams that bring together technology, operations and business stakeholders ensure AI solutions are grounded in real-world goals.—
Nitesh Mirchandani,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As 9to5Mac reports, hypertension alerts will become available in over 150 countries and regions, including the US and the EU, next week.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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That figure is currently just above 50%, extrapolating from available data.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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