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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
performed many services for the charitable organization
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as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
that broom is worn out beyond all service
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as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
at the time the country had about a million men and women in the service
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as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the OSS, the nation's wartime intelligence service
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as in military
of or relating to the armed services
spent his time in the army as a correspondent for service newspapers
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as in to condition
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Recent Examples of service
Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Angst-alleviating initiatives include free park-and-ride shuttle service to trailheads and the Sedona Cares Challenge, which asks visitors to agree to nine ways to help preserve Red Rock Country’s natural beauty, like not forging your own trails and packing out your trash.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
Some afternoons, the answer is no, which is just the reality for a small counter-service operation with a large menu apparently designed for almost every taqueria in the chain.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 1 Nov. 2024
But, for the computers to work at the school, the district needs to provide specific software, and the district won’t service PCs that don’t belong to them.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.
—Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Angst-alleviating initiatives include free park-and-ride shuttle service to trailheads and the Sedona Cares Challenge, which asks visitors to agree to nine ways to help preserve Red Rock Country’s natural beauty, like not forging your own trails and packing out your trash.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The Spa at the Breakers in Palm Beach (pictured here) is just one service provider that includes pre-service consult to make guests facing physical limitations or special considerations feel incredibly welcome and at ease before stepping into their facilities.
—Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
Some afternoons, the answer is no, which is just the reality for a small counter-service operation with a large menu apparently designed for almost every taqueria in the chain.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
Verb
The medical provider continues to service the county's facility, handling medical, mental health counseling and psychiatric services.
—Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 1 Nov. 2024
But, for the computers to work at the school, the district needs to provide specific software, and the district won’t service PCs that don’t belong to them.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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And not one but two acts of kindness that hide betrayals, proving that people are not to be trusted.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erivo and Grande provided baked goods — and Uggs! Newcomer Marissa Bode, who plays Elphaba's younger sister Nessarose, remembers acts of kindness from both Erivo and Grande.Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The company had outstanding borrowings of $500,000 on its line of credit as of September 30, 2024, with an additional $750,000 available for use.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Francie’s and Janet’s cabins are also open for summer use from July to September.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The condition of Bay Area roads varies widely by jurisdiction, according to a recent report by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the regional transportation agency for the nine counties.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Following a review of available data, the agency determined that phenylephrine, when taken orally, does not actually work as a nasal decongestant.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Yet, according to a February study by the Pew Research Center, 32% of Americans believe a military regime or an authoritarian leader would be a better way of governing the country.Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Israel is a foreign power that has already invaded Lebanon three times and launched smaller but still devastating military operations.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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To determine whether these sharks were becoming conditioned to associate boats with food and whether this association might last beyond their stay at the tourism site.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The takeaway here is that once deer are conditioned to a trail camera, even a small change — like switching settings, in this case — could spook them. Utilize Stationary Cameras and Roving Cameras During the fall, Johson gets more aggressive with his trail cameras.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2024
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Meyers said doing his job, even under these circumstances, is a privilege.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cameron Collins, who at 19 years old voted for the first time, also sees his vote as a privilege.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nevada, with its six Electoral College votes, is by far the least populous of the swing states, which means that its usefulness comes up in far fewer scenarios.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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This year’s list has over 100 gift ideas for everyone in your life, and one in particular stood out thanks to its usefulness and affordability.Bridget Degnan, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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During this conflict, American citizen soldiers wielding standard hunting rifles were able to use their skills to pick off British officers and soldiers from greater distances than the soldiers could retaliate from.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The video circulated yesterday, as the IDF announced the deaths of 8 soldiers and many more injuries.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/service. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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