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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired
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Recent Examples of serviceable
Tan estimated Broadcom’s serviceable addressable market, or SAM, for AI to be about $60 billion to $90 billion by fiscal 2027.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
And part of it is just that these dresses are still perfectly serviceable.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
It’s not been an offensive masterclass by the Black and Gold but between serviceable quarterback play from at first Justin Fields and now Russell Wilson has provided just enough at the key moment.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The planned upgrade from a still serviceable TV set to larger and flashier one may be dropped, but some money saved may go to a ski weekend.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
And part of it is just that these dresses are still perfectly serviceable.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
It’s not been an offensive masterclass by the Black and Gold but between serviceable quarterback play from at first Justin Fields and now Russell Wilson has provided just enough at the key moment.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The planned upgrade from a still serviceable TV set to larger and flashier one may be dropped, but some money saved may go to a ski weekend.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
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There is some variation in the mix — Origins allows troops to perform certain tasks like opening locked doors or destroying watchtowers, as well as special squad attacks like arrow sieges and rally cries that can be useful in the midst of the action.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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The sector sold off last week after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested that useful quantum computers are decades away.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Here are a few programs that will remain available for borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The electric vehicle, which is a joint venture between Sony and Honda, is finally available for preorder.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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The phased timeline aims to give manufacturers adequate time to identify and transition to alternative coloring agents.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Join 192 others in the comments View Comments Limiting restroom access comes at a time when many US cities and suburbs lack adequate public access to them.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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There’s knowledge from that experience and insight gained through Reid that would be valuable and applicable to the Bears’ efforts to develop Williams.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Had the reservoir been operable, water pressure in the Palisades would have lasted longer on Tuesday night, said former DWP general manager Martin Adams, an expert on the city’s water system.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The sides and the front-facing facade are operable to ensure natural ventilation and a canopy has been installed for shading.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
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To Manuela and her husband, migrating to New York had seemed like the only decent option that remained.Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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If Campbell is willing to come back for a decent raise from the $2 million salary this season, don’t blink an eye.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to Matt Kessler, an applied linguist at the University of South Florida who has researched Duolingo’s efficacy, the app is giving you a beginner’s guide, and not much more.Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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