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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
The ‘voice typing’ feature is a tool that can be very useful for those who are tasked with inputting text throughout the day.
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Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
Experts often recommend staying away from free VPNs due to their limited functionality, but some can still be useful.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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But look, regrets aren’t always useful.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The option doesn’t exist on Android, which makes Samsung’s new toggle all the more useful.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
Experts often recommend staying away from free VPNs due to their limited functionality, but some can still be useful.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Related Video Romeo and Juliet Stars Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor Talk Favorite Love Interests and Gladiator vs. Wicked in Off the Cuff
But look, regrets aren’t always useful.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The option doesn’t exist on Android, which makes Samsung’s new toggle all the more useful.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
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The company also said damages sought by the plaintiffs are barred by law and/or are unconstitutional based on provisions on due process and excessive fines in the U.S. Constitution and applicable portions of the state constitution.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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In a recent letter, Buffett offered advice that is both timely and universally applicable: review your will and discuss it openly with your family and those named in it.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Tickets are currently available for $300 per person, with tables of 10 and a wide range of sponsorship opportunities available.Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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If the logjam in Congress lasts for an extended period, the money available for WIC and SNAP could run out.Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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While these tips are helpful guidelines, everyone’s skin is different.Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Government shutdowns have proven to be ineffective ways to reform spending, but deals crafted around the debt limit have in the past proven helpful.The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Robert was keen to have Bill’s fingers elongated as much as possible before becoming unusable from a practical standpoint.William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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One practical way your business may begin using AI in 2025 is by leveraging it to enhance efficiency in tasks like search and content creation.Petr Marek, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In an age of high political polarization and dysfunction, a diverse group of citizens calmly studying and discussing a nuanced issue presents a surprisingly functional image of politics.Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
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What exactly caused the functional and locational shift of motor neurons that give the frogfish’s illicium its function is still a mystery.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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These products kill both beneficial weeds like clover along with the more problematic ones.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Detroit is the most injured team in football, so preventing the potential for further ailments and allowing guys time to rest up could’ve been beneficial.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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According to Matt Kessler, an applied linguist at the University of South Florida who has researched Duolingo’s efficacy, the app is giving you a beginner’s guide, and not much more.Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 21 Nov. 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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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 8 Jan. 2025.
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