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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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Recent Examples of useful
This automatic fountain is especially useful for pet parents of elderly male cats or those who have had health issues with UTIs to more easily monitor and track changes.
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2025
Future-Focused Strategy Successful strategy happens when leaders recognize that present-day data is useful, but only one piece of the puzzle.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The chipmaker’s summit came after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in January cast doubt on whether useful quantum computers would hit the market in the next 15 years.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Its high-resolution touch screen and useful port selection are also easy to appreciate.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2025
Future-Focused Strategy Successful strategy happens when leaders recognize that present-day data is useful, but only one piece of the puzzle.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The chipmaker’s summit came after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in January cast doubt on whether useful quantum computers would hit the market in the next 15 years.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Its high-resolution touch screen and useful port selection are also easy to appreciate.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for useful
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Vessels will have to submit a technology screening report that evaluates energy efficiency technologies applicable to the ship.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is not applicable on outlet and sale products, as an FYI.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 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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If all of this seems overwhelming, remember that help is available.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, some experts acknowledge that sibling gifts may be helpful in certain cases, particularly if the sibling has trouble with emotional regulation or a learning difference.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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What whistleblowers need to know before speaking out The Signals Network has many resources, but perhaps the most helpful one is its personal assessment tool.—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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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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To gain practical strategies to help your organization move forward without getting lost in the hype, register to attend Forrester B2B Summit North America.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
28 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
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All three are functional and under Ukrainian control.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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More disclosure is beneficial to all involved, unless the company has something to hide.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Timing your first cup of coffee correctly could be beneficial, some experts say.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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While a regional court in Cologne initially recognized four of Birkenstock’s shoe models as works of applied art and granted the company’s orders in 2017, a higher regional court in the city later overturned the orders on appeal in 2022.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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In 1994, the applied mathematician Peter Shor was inspired by a recent oracle result to develop a fast quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers—a task whose apparent difficulty underlies the cryptographic systems that keep our online data secure.—
Ben Brubaker,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The monument, a full-size formerly operable helicopter, is called the Cmdr.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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This is a relatively rare occurrence in pancreatic cancer — only about 20% of pancreatic cancers are operable, which is the only treatment that can stop this type of cancer.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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