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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
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All this is to say, my phone is full of useful information and tools that help keep me safe—contacts, copies of documents, health insurance, GPS maps, and more.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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This would be particularly useful for patients at higher risk due to age or family history.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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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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Digital search features on platforms like Google aggregate from all posts available, so when Fosgate’s tweets first got popular, the biggest and most available information about her was both transphobic and incredibly cruel.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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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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While the first sale rule is broadly applicable across products and industries, it is considered particularly useful in higher-value consumer goods and luxury products, where margins are greater.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
26 May 2025
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The average cost of a fast food meal includes applicable state and local sales taxes based on the restaurants' locations.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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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
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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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Bracket Calculating the likelihood of a perfect bracket is an exercise in applied probability.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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“Serviceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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