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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired
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Recent Examples of serviceable
After a serviceable 2025, the 33-year-old had a disastrous start to the 2026 season.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Fire and ice do clash beautifully, but the action here is merely serviceable, and dark.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Fire and ice do clash beautifully, but the action here is merely serviceable, and dark.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
At the next level, Fudd projects to be a great 3-point shooter and a serviceable defender at guard.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Fire and ice do clash beautifully, but the action here is merely serviceable, and dark.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Fire and ice do clash beautifully, but the action here is merely serviceable, and dark.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
At the next level, Fudd projects to be a great 3-point shooter and a serviceable defender at guard.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable
Adjective
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There is some evidence that psilocybin may be useful to treat depression in some people, but there have been just a few clinical trials.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a useful map of the world’s critical chokepoints here.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That figures to be addressed not only in the sixth round, but also with remaining available free agents and undrafted free agency.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every other player on both teams was available.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Passanisi assured them there would be adequate fencing.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Make sure new plant selections have adequate room to grow.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All short-term rentals would be required to meet applicable building, fire, and health codes, including working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and safe structural components.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But again, this is a rule that’s applicable to Shohei.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This vaccine also is only for patients whose tumors are operable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The battle damage estimate is now put at 60% of missile launchers, but it is acknowledged that in some cases these can be dug out and made operable.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Giants came into the season with a decent enough outlook for the year.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a similar hope for Bielefeld, a 6-3 wing who played a decent amount during her freshman season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The heavy investment by the state in the demolition is seen as evidence that the city is serious about developing the applied AI center.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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His attorney, Ava Benach, said Vedam hopes to live with a relative in Sacramento and has been offered a spot in Oregon State University’s doctoral program in applied anthropology.—
Mark Scolforo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Quatraro asked for clarification and left the field without a satisfactory expression.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The defense was more than satisfactory in subduing the league’s top offense.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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