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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
Accessories can make CPAPs more usable, such as snug cushion covers and stands that hold the CPAP hose above the head and out of the way.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
At that point, officials hope the water will be usable again as a water supply.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Every leadership role has responsibility for cybersecurity—from building secure-by-design use cases and ensuring critical data is protected, trusted and usable to understanding business risk.
—Theresa Lanowitz, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Merriam-Webster's Official Scrabble Players Dictionary includes over 100,000 usable Scrabble words.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
At that point, officials hope the water will be usable again as a water supply.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Every leadership role has responsibility for cybersecurity—from building secure-by-design use cases and ensuring critical data is protected, trusted and usable to understanding business risk.
—Theresa Lanowitz, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Merriam-Webster's Official Scrabble Players Dictionary includes over 100,000 usable Scrabble words.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
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Capsules are a convenient supplement option, while liquid is useful when cooking.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Light wood cabinetry and white kitchen walls to make for an inviting flow through the space, and open shelving breaks up the cabinetry, softening the design while keeping it functional.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Each room has a distinct vibe ranging from casual to functional, playful to grand, Levi’s stated.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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For fans attending Rays games, most parking will be available across the street at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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For products costing more than $99.99—such as all Pixel smartphones—this support now needs to be available for seven years.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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