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as in to attend
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in to benefit
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 serve
Word salad is never filling, but for some reason, Steichen continues to serve it when pressed on the most important position within the franchise.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Manning agreed in the plea that his role in the conspiracy was to serve as a straw purchaser, buying firearms from licensed dealers so the guns could later be sold by co-conspirators to those prohibited from possessing the weapons, according to the news release.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Employees need to comprehend through proper communication that zero trust is a safety measure that serves to safeguard both personnel and organizational assets, rather than expressing skepticism toward their actions.
—David Schiffer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The gaming landscape serves as a dynamic social ecosystem where players engage through voice, text and even gestures within immersive virtual environments.
—Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Manning agreed in the plea that his role in the conspiracy was to serve as a straw purchaser, buying firearms from licensed dealers so the guns could later be sold by co-conspirators to those prohibited from possessing the weapons, according to the news release.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Employees need to comprehend through proper communication that zero trust is a safety measure that serves to safeguard both personnel and organizational assets, rather than expressing skepticism toward their actions.
—David Schiffer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The gaming landscape serves as a dynamic social ecosystem where players engage through voice, text and even gestures within immersive virtual environments.
—Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serve
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Yes, after nearly half a century, the downtown festival remains free to attend, easily drawing 325,000 patrons who simply walk right in and enjoy the music.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to the association, the colony required citizens to attend church and allowed militias to enforce the rule.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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If so, would actions as a private citizen before joining the Fed suffice as a cause for firing by a U.S president?—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Ortega said that if the City Council determines that this does not suffice as a pedestrian-friendly amenity, River House Ministries could be required to revise its redevelopment plan.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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In the same brown-on-golden-yellow as before, the replacement was the name of the restaurant against a horizontal background whose shape was supposed to connote a barrel, but really didn't until someone told you.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While doing so, Oasis had built early momentum with strong consumer involvement creating repeat sales and brand advocacy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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After Aguilar was detained, police transported him to Maryvale Hospital to treat a cut on his right hand, court records said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The telehealth company treats concerns such as fertility, skin, hair loss, fertility and daily health maintenance.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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Unleashed Creativity and Innovation: Subconscious fears act as restrictions upon creativity; without these, the mind may become fertile ground for innovative ideas and solutions.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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This year’s meeting achieved the significant milestone of moving from awareness to implementation, acting to embed regenerative principles across all stages of the yachting lifecycle.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Washington's raising prices and cutting health care to benefit wealthy donors and corporate special interest while workers foot the bill.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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DuSable benefited from his close relationship with Indigenous people already living in the area, Joseph added while giving a walking tour along the Chicago River after the official commemoration.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Understanding the choices available can help residents find a service that fits their needs and budget.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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You might be handed a major task late in the day with an impossible deadline, or have responsibilities reshuffled hours before a presentation so that your work no longer fits.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Brian Cotter when sworn in years ago: New Pueblo County coroner brings change What agency is handling the Pueblo coroner case?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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My wife was impressed by how Tennesseans handled the temperatures seemingly without issue.—
Tobis Heimbach,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Serve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serve. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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