1
as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
performed many services for the charitable organization
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2
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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Crypto services revenue rose to $3,441.1 million from $727.0 million, while loyalty services revenue decreased slightly to $49.2 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2025
Dalio argues that deficits of that magnitude typically produce negative growth spirals because of the large interest payments needed to service the high debt.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Maryland Democrats say new tax on services ‘has to be’ in budget.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Crypto services revenue rose to $3,441.1 million from $727.0 million, while loyalty services revenue decreased slightly to $49.2 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
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
Soren Toft, the CEO of the world’s largest ocean carrier, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), previously said the company would stop servicing the Port of Oakland if the fees were put into place.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2025
Dalio argues that deficits of that magnitude typically produce negative growth spirals because of the large interest payments needed to service the high debt.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for service
Noun
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Clearly, this event was geared toward highlighting where AI is today, how it’s used, and where it’s headed, but any summit on the subject of the technology should not ignore the voices that oppose its use.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Daniel has already been sworn in by 914 agencies, making the record-setting dream a near reality.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Membership dues contributed about $2.7 million to the Visit Orlando, a fraction of the agency’s $109 million budget, according to the latest tax filings.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of the veracity of the cable-cutter reports, Chinese technological advances that can be used for military purposes pose inherent risks.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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When William Playfair introduced pie charts in 1801, the whole was the nation and the parts showcased population, production, or military might.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Rays’ staff is conditioned to see opportunity in every challenge.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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We’ve been conditioned, especially as women, to tie our worth to our ability to be everything to everyone.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Public-private partnerships can bolster this effort by funding and implementing robust digital infrastructure, preventing advances in AI and computing from becoming the exclusive privilege of wealthier communities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For the President, Vice President, and members of Congress, their election alone affords them major security clearance privileges, rather than vetting.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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Studies need a bare-minimum number of data points, and if the target number of participants fails to complete a trial, researchers might not be able to calculate anything about the interventions’ usefulness or safety.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But questions about the efficacy and usefulness of its consumer products have followed it almost from the start.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/service. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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