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as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
useful suggestions for limiting the amount of food we eat
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I've found this tool really useful for making sure all my pictures are hung straight
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
hopefully, the consultant's financial advice will prove useful in planning for our retirement
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Recent Examples of useful
However, as with most airline credit cards, its benefits are less useful when not flying.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
But if you’re just getting started in AI, those useful lists can start to feel overwhelming.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tesori found that to be incredibly useful when composing the musical’s sound.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Of course, some are just weird, like the Grampy Turnips, little old vegetable men planted in the soil who prattle on with unsolicited advice that’s occasionally useful and mostly waffle about.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
But if you’re just getting started in AI, those useful lists can start to feel overwhelming.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tesori found that to be incredibly useful when composing the musical’s sound.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Of course, some are just weird, like the Grampy Turnips, little old vegetable men planted in the soil who prattle on with unsolicited advice that’s occasionally useful and mostly waffle about.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for useful
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Faith should be practically applicable and meaningful.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This means grocery data provides insights that are applicable to a wide variety of consumers, from high-income earners to more budget-conscious individuals.Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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All the albums are available separately except for The Beatles Story, a documentary with funny interviews and voice-over narration but not a single full song.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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In any case, every single note of this music is available one way or another, either legally or illegally, and has been for a long time.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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The fee freeze, while helpful, may prove insufficient against 60% tariffs.Kiri Masters, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The workshop is particularly helpful for first-time parents to reinforce their role as their child’s first teacher.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Build With Open APIs One practical way to minimize platform dependence is to follow an API-first approach.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, no voting machines were not working; all were functional and counting votes — just slowly.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Mustang was developed to be athletic and functional at a price point that would seal the deal.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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In this often-high-stakes game, an effective leader is equipped to listen to both parties and craft a compromise or mutually beneficial solution.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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The Navajo communities where polling places were not operable once polls were set to open were Rock Point, Cottonwood, St. Michaels and Dennehostso.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Drones are vulnerable to hacking and espionage as well, especially as their operating systems grow more sophisticated and remotely operable.Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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