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as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
useful suggestions for limiting the amount of food we eat
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I've found this tool really useful for making sure all my pictures are hung straight
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
hopefully, the consultant's financial advice will prove useful in planning for our retirement
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Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
That would be useful for devices like glucose monitors or pacemakers where faulty or worn down power sources can lead to dangerous results.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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For people who never want anything, the best gift is something useful.
—Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
The endless array of wine gadgets and kitschy paraphernalia out there can be overwhelming, and frankly, not all of it is bound to be useful or appreciated.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
That would be useful for devices like glucose monitors or pacemakers where faulty or worn down power sources can lead to dangerous results.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Find it on Amazon Give the Gift of Tidiness With This Car Vacuum
For people who never want anything, the best gift is something useful.
—Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
The endless array of wine gadgets and kitschy paraphernalia out there can be overwhelming, and frankly, not all of it is bound to be useful or appreciated.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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That's going to be most applicable for higher-income Americans, who are more likely to be affected by some of the changes.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Boost members receive free delivery in as little as 2 hours at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, plus applicable taxes.Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 5 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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New episodes of Celebrity Memoir Book Club are available weekly.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Bus manifests likewise may not be helpful since identification is not required to board, according to Kenny.Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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This tool, called mirroring, can be helpful during small talk.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 7 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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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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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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Sony famously has the film rights to Spider-Man, but thanks to a mutually beneficial deal between Sony and Disney, there’s a joint custody agreement over Tom Holland’s wall-crawler with the MCU.James Grebey, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Being willing to perform diverse tasks, talk to new people or engage in innovative processes will always be beneficial.Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 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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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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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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The Navajo communities where polling places were not operable once polls were set to open were Rock Point, Cottonwood, St. Michaels and Dennehostso.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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