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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
When government data is accessible and usable, companies innovate.
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Nick Hart, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offering, previously only available in Europe and Japan, buys back unused (but still usable) aluminum cases and other luggage and refurbishes them for a new generation of travelers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The combination delivers high enough volume to fill a large family room and quite usable sound quality.
—PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025
Develop an athletic program that teaches character traits and life skills that are usable for 100% of participants, not just the 7% who go on to play in college.
—Mark Rerick, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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Nick Hart, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offering, previously only available in Europe and Japan, buys back unused (but still usable) aluminum cases and other luggage and refurbishes them for a new generation of travelers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The combination delivers high enough volume to fill a large family room and quite usable sound quality.
—PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025
Develop an athletic program that teaches character traits and life skills that are usable for 100% of participants, not just the 7% who go on to play in college.
—Mark Rerick, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 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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Series Methodologies and practical guides for introducing research and scholarship in the classroom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Custom cabinets usually address specific aesthetic, functional, and spatial requirements of homeowners and businesses.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hospitals have not been spared; most are no longer functional.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 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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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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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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