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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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as in applicable
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
The characteristic charcoal effect found in the successful graphic novel is also an essential graphic and artistic element for the film, and will be designed, developed and made usable as a tool by the Flemish studio.
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 May 2026
Manufacturing yield, the percentage of usable chips produced from each wafer, is a critical metric for profitability and customer confidence in the foundry business.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Add Lights in Your Garden Bringing in light is a great way to make your garden usable at all hours.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 May 2026
Manufacturing yield, the percentage of usable chips produced from each wafer, is a critical metric for profitability and customer confidence in the foundry business.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Add Lights in Your Garden Bringing in light is a great way to make your garden usable at all hours.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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That first experience of European competition was a useful learning curve, but the team will have to adapt after reaching the knockout stages of the Europa League in 2023-24 by topping a group of four teams that also contained Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Delta Business Traveler’s free program gives freelancers and small business owners access to discounts, travel perks and business offers that are actually useful.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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However, even Nvidia’s Huang has said Moore’s Law is no longer applicable to future chip development.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Funniest moment of the season Not applicable!—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Going tomorrow, everyone’s available.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Catcher Logan O’Hoppe didn’t challenge, even though the Angels had both of their challenges available.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, New York’s share of national creative jobs has declined across key industries, including film and television, advertising, music production, performing arts, and applied design.—
Lola W. Brabham,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The team is currently collaborating with various organizations to transition this technology into practical, real-world deployment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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