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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
At nose tackle, there are still a dozen serviceable options, so there’s less reason to worry there than at cornerback.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Often, that actor will turn out be good at directing other actors, and building a serviceable movie around that, and that’s about it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
On sale for 33% off retail right now, the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds are a solid pick for people who want serviceable active noise cancellation paired with an assertive, bass-forward sound signature.
—PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Dane Belton can be a serviceable backup, but again, there’s room for more depth at this spot.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Often, that actor will turn out be good at directing other actors, and building a serviceable movie around that, and that’s about it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
On sale for 33% off retail right now, the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds are a solid pick for people who want serviceable active noise cancellation paired with an assertive, bass-forward sound signature.
—PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Dane Belton can be a serviceable backup, but again, there’s room for more depth at this spot.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable
Adjective
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The Kagi founder suggested that licensing Google Search could allow entities of all sizes to have genuinely useful custom search tools.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Share helpful, relevant content that is useful to your customers.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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According to a report published by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) last year, total spend in the sector generated a total $421 billion and $119 billion in tax revenue in 2022, the most recent year in which full data was available.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The traffic alert was released Saturday at 11:46 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 12:12 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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As a clinical psychology researcher in training, my goal is to recruit a wide range of individuals into our studies to make our findings more applicable to all.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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An applicable passenger vehicle for the tax break also would include all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles, if their final assembly took place in the United States.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Also, in many developing countries, operable blindness is still far too common.—
Moby Kazmi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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By the time the fire started in early January, the Pacific Palisades Reservoir remained out of service and the Santa Ynez Reservoir was still two months away from being operable.—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The Latin root of compliance means a physical response to force—what happens to a bodily organ under applied pressure.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
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Jain: That’s a powerful example of applied storytelling.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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