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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3
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
Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
After years of targeting founders and developers of crypto infrastructure for allegedly operating unlicensed money services and violating U.S. sanctions, the Department of Justice is shifting its approach.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 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
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
The multi-national trash hauler that will soon service the majority of St. Paul’s residential routes will have to find a new home for its planned truck maintenance and compressed natural gas refueling center.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Investigators then interviewed dozens of individuals and entities following the initial incident and uncovered evidence Crawley used deceptive practices to get money and services from at least 24 victims, according to the release.
—Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
After years of targeting founders and developers of crypto infrastructure for allegedly operating unlicensed money services and violating U.S. sanctions, the Department of Justice is shifting its approach.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 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
Along with servicing more medical calls, the departments also responded to 4,106 motor vehicle accidents, making collision response another important aspect of the new program.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
The multi-national trash hauler that will soon service the majority of St. Paul’s residential routes will have to find a new home for its planned truck maintenance and compressed natural gas refueling center.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for service
Noun
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Included in the resort fee are use of beach chairs, umbrellas, hammocks, bicycles, and fishing equipment (including bait).—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Versatility Car seat toys that get the most use are ones children can use in multiple ways and for a long time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s actually aligned with this notion that only one side has agency.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Munn and Mulaney found their surrogate through an agency.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Missouri's captain ordered a military burial at sea with full honors, marking one of the more unusual and little-known episodes of World War II.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth pointed out that China's military has an extensive presence in the area, adding that Beijing's investments in the region are aimed at gaining military advantage and securing economic benefits.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have systematically hacked our brains for quick hits of dopamine, conditioning young people for instant gratification and eroding their patience for challenging cognitive tasks.—
Catherine Goetze,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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We were being asked to see a woman as capable of occupying the most powerful position in the world, in a media landscape conditioned to view us as high-definition train wrecks.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The club doesn’t charge CBS or ESPN a dime for the privilege of covering the four-day event, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lofty plans for new urban areas in Africa, however, are a response to the fact that the continent doesn’t have the privilege of time.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Review your life insurance policies to determine their usefulness.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Left-hander Wandy Peralta’s usefulness also expired after the trade deadline.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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