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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
However, as with most airline credit cards, its benefits are less useful when not flying.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
But if you’re just getting started in AI, those useful lists can start to feel overwhelming.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tesori found that to be incredibly useful when composing the musical’s sound.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Of course, some are just weird, like the Grampy Turnips, little old vegetable men planted in the soil who prattle on with unsolicited advice that’s occasionally useful and mostly waffle about.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
But if you’re just getting started in AI, those useful lists can start to feel overwhelming.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tesori found that to be incredibly useful when composing the musical’s sound.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Of course, some are just weird, like the Grampy Turnips, little old vegetable men planted in the soil who prattle on with unsolicited advice that’s occasionally useful and mostly waffle about.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for useful
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Executives at The Taiwan Creative Content Fest were told Tuesday that Thailand will soon increase its location production rebate system to 30% of applicable spending, up from the current 20%.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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This principle is applicable in any type of communication and can be adopted right away.Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recognizing the issue, over the summer, the Federal Highway Administration published guidance and held a webinar highlighting dozens of federal funding programs available to upgrade legacy highways.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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While intermediate powder skiing is available out the back door of the hut, owner Travis Mohrman said the terrain is best suited for experienced backcountry skiers.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adobe continues to make Photoshop's interface more customizable and helpful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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There was very much a discipline of being in the present moment and being connected to your senses, which is massively helpful as an actor.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Here are some practical tips from her to help transform your company culture.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, no voting machines were not working; all were functional and counting votes — just slowly.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Mustang was developed to be athletic and functional at a price point that would seal the deal.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Within sectors, this outcome will be especially beneficial to financial stocks, with regional banks set to pop 3% in a Trump win, the firm said.Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This can be beneficial for future career opportunities and collaborations.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 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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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 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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Drones are vulnerable to hacking and espionage as well, especially as their operating systems grow more sophisticated and remotely operable.Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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