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also useable
1
as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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2
as in practical
capable of being put to use or account
there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family
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Recent Examples of usable
Even if the Bills cut him and save the $8.4 million, Miller would still have a $15.4 million dead cap hit and the Bills would be out a usable pass rusher at a major position of need.
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Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The first pass turned some of the garbled text into something more usable.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
And one other challenge the company faces is funding – something that the realization of CL1 as a tangible, usable technology might change.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
Although the price has sticker shock attached to it, the GMC Sierra pickup is the ultimate usable machine.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
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Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The first pass turned some of the garbled text into something more usable.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
And one other challenge the company faces is funding – something that the realization of CL1 as a tangible, usable technology might change.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
Although the price has sticker shock attached to it, the GMC Sierra pickup is the ultimate usable machine.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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But wolves can be useful on the land, killing deer and elk that have contracted chronic wasting disease (CWD).—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
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Ndiaye likes coming inside on his stronger right foot, while McNeil is more useful going on the outside and using his left.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This April, the discount grocery chain is stocking its shelves with adorable decor, practical porch and patio furniture, and charming Easter tableware—plus snacks, appetizers, mains, and desserts with seasonal flair.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the technological advances required to put a human on Mars, however, is the very practical necessity of developing sustainable food sources in space.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All three are functional and under Ukrainian control.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Behind the scenes, leaders should assess whether backup systems are functional and whether essential personnel are trained to respond calmly.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If all of this seems overwhelming, remember that help is available.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Other countries showing the film include Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and the U.S. General tickets will be available on March 27.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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