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as in useful
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family
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Recent Examples of usable
Intel is recovering from years of delays on previous nodes, and some 18A wafers have had defects, making for a lower number of usable chips per wafer, typically referred to as yield.
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Krishna decided to design a system that would remove other contaminants and be practically usable by the communities who may not have access to water treatment facilities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Developed to provide a user-friendly way for neighbors to better help one another, the groups also keep usable items out of landfills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Either way, the hanger itself remains usable for other purposes — so nothing goes to waste.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Krishna decided to design a system that would remove other contaminants and be practically usable by the communities who may not have access to water treatment facilities.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Developed to provide a user-friendly way for neighbors to better help one another, the groups also keep usable items out of landfills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Either way, the hanger itself remains usable for other purposes — so nothing goes to waste.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
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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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
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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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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
Adjective
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The Moon steadies Jupiter’s influence, helping practical decisions create emotional ease.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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In these systems, the active materials tend to degrade and leak through the membrane, a process that rapidly wears out the battery and limits its practical lifespan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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