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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 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
Now, or soon, with the Feb. 6 trade deadline looming, Miami hopes to get in return for Butler some combination of a starting-caliber player, usable role players and/or draft picks.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
In this way, X has not just become unusable but rather very usable for those trying to make the world a worse place for minority groups.
—Scott Nover, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Were the zippers actually usable and easy to reach?
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
For one, tools like OpenAI's Whisper that actually listen to the audio track can still generate usable transcripts without access to a caption file.
—Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
In this way, X has not just become unusable but rather very usable for those trying to make the world a worse place for minority groups.
—Scott Nover, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Were the zippers actually usable and easy to reach?
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
For one, tools like OpenAI's Whisper that actually listen to the audio track can still generate usable transcripts without access to a caption file.
—Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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See our Tips and Tricks for more useful information on Connections.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Capitalize simplifies the task of tracking down and rolling over old 401(k) accounts, a useful service given the growing prevalence of workplace retirement savings accounts, even if job-hopping has slowed from its frenzied pace in 2022.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These exercises can involve bodyweight movements, resistance bands, free weights, or stability equipment to challenge your muscles in a dynamic and practical way.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Social organizations helping trans people tend to focus more on these very practical issues, like helping people find work.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That midfield, while working well, remains very functional.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Make the area as functional as possible by including a dining space for entertainment and lounge chairs for relaxation.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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The report was issued Monday at 5:20 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:36 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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Beyond its signature hair clips (think the Big Effing Clip and Sweetheart Clips), Emi Jay’s prestige brushes and haircare products will be available exclusively at Sephora.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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