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1
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 practical
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
In most instances, delays stem not from a lack of innovation but from limited access to usable data.
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Aditi Godbole, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Our only gripe is that the steeply sloped sides reduced the usable surface area, which made cooking four chicken thighs in the pan a crowded affair.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Biometric features include a fingerprint reader built into the power button and an infrared webcam for face recognition; either is usable with Windows Hello for password-free logins.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
Too little data probably won’t be enough to land on useful and usable patterns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Aditi Godbole, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Our only gripe is that the steeply sloped sides reduced the usable surface area, which made cooking four chicken thighs in the pan a crowded affair.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Biometric features include a fingerprint reader built into the power button and an infrared webcam for face recognition; either is usable with Windows Hello for password-free logins.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
Too little data probably won’t be enough to land on useful and usable patterns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for usable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usable
Adjective
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What may have been useful in saurischians, for example, may have been essentially useless — a Mesozoic appendix — in sauropods and theropods.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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This functionality is particularly useful for artists, content creators, and producers looking for efficient ways to develop custom music while maintaining artistic integrity.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One standout piece in the campaign is the Capucines bag, reimagined in a breezy wicker material, a chic and practical choice for high-summer heat, capturing effortless elegance with a seasonal twist.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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This functionality reflects a broader brand focus: making fitness practical and easy to fit into daily life.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sofia Grainge's rain jacket is functional and cute.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Emerging product categories—like functional beverages, beauty products and sustainable food—are booming.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Which player-team pairings seem best? Winners and losers from Round 1 Best available players for Friday Several prominent prospects are still waiting to hear their name get called during the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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