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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
performed many services for the charitable organization
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as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
that broom is worn out beyond all service
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as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
at the time the country had about a million men and women in the service
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as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the OSS, the nation's wartime intelligence service
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as in military
of or relating to the armed services
spent his time in the army as a correspondent for service newspapers
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as in to condition
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Recent Examples of service
Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Doss said emergency medical services should always be called when someone is experiencing an overdose.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
Some afternoons, the answer is no, which is just the reality for a small counter-service operation with a large menu apparently designed for almost every taqueria in the chain.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Yet, anything that is safe and healthy should get a permit as fast as any other business trying to service a demand.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Going over on either of those calls for renegotiating contracts or having to outsource things like housing, which, depending on the location of the arrangement, might call for shuttle services.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Doss said emergency medical services should always be called when someone is experiencing an overdose.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The Spa at the Breakers in Palm Beach (pictured here) is just one service provider that includes pre-service consult to make guests facing physical limitations or special considerations feel incredibly welcome and at ease before stepping into their facilities.
—Zee Krstic, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 May 2023
Some afternoons, the answer is no, which is just the reality for a small counter-service operation with a large menu apparently designed for almost every taqueria in the chain.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
Verb
His dad’s background as one of General Douglas MacArthur’s sergeants during World War II also called him to service.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Yet, anything that is safe and healthy should get a permit as fast as any other business trying to service a demand.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for service
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As a result, kindness in the workplace is essential.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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One last knock at the door reveals that her kindness has been contagious.Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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The surge of use in weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy might have people wondering what the best options are for Thanksgiving this year.Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Marketing communication produced by EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited for use by EFG International worldwide subsidiaries/affiliates within EFG Group.Don Klotter, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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In October, the year-over-year inflation rate was 193%, according to INDEC, Argentina’s national statistics agency, and that was actually the country’s lowest rate in nearly a year.thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 22 Nov. 2024
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Combs is offering to cover a $50 million bond, wear an ankle monitor, stay off the internet, stay at one of his homes in NYC or Miami under the surveillance of a private security agency and pre-clear any contact with family members through the government.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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The United States warned Israel in October that it might be forced to curtail some of its crucial military support if Israel did not rapidly ramp up the amount of aid entering Gaza.Wafaa Shurafa and Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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The head of the national intelligence community, a key adviser to the president, leads the 17 civilian and military agencies tasked with conducting intelligence gathering and analysis in support of the country's national security and foreign policy interests.Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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The formulation also contains conditioning moringa oil and a color-preserving antioxidant complex, fueled by sunflower seed extracts, known as Integrity 41.Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The formula also boasts exfoliating salicylic acid, soothing menthol, conditioning rosemary oil, and anti-inflammatory ginger extract.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
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Meyers said doing his job, even under these circumstances, is a privilege.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cameron Collins, who at 19 years old voted for the first time, also sees his vote as a privilege.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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And a million and one other online pages post one-off explanations of how to watch individual games with varying degrees of actual usefulness.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Our review unit also has some unwanted software, namely a McAfee antivirus trial and many HP apps of varying usefulness.PCMAG, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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During this conflict, American citizen soldiers wielding standard hunting rifles were able to use their skills to pick off British officers and soldiers from greater distances than the soldiers could retaliate from.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The video circulated yesterday, as the IDF announced the deaths of 8 soldiers and many more injuries.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/service. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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