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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
This useful gift will come in handy for an at-home happy hour.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Million-Dollar Guarantee The most useful selection under Resources is the one titled Insurance.
—PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Unlike Joshua, who represents a younger generation of F1 drivers, Sonny is mature and possesses a discipline that could be useful.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
And only 16 percent strongly agreed the AI tools for their organization are useful for their work.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 June 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Million-Dollar Guarantee The most useful selection under Resources is the one titled Insurance.
—PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Unlike Joshua, who represents a younger generation of F1 drivers, Sonny is mature and possesses a discipline that could be useful.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
And only 16 percent strongly agreed the AI tools for their organization are useful for their work.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for useful
Adjective
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Holcomb objected, saying it hasn't been established that that definition is applicable to this case.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Hosts and guests are always required to comply with applicable laws concerning firearms, ammunition, dangerous objects, and other self-defense devices.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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With the SiriusXM deal, the show will continue to be available on Spotify, as well as YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other audio platforms.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown is available via Random House.—
Janelle Brown
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Leaning into local markets and trends is helpful if your area sees a dip in activity, while striking while the iron is hot will serve those with more foot traffic.—
Rahim Madhavji,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For me, the the familiarity is a helpful tool, because everyone comes in with a certain set of expectations.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, the safety zone concept, essentially managing access to and activities around specific areas, could be a practical tool for protecting heritage sites.—
Michelle L.D. Hanlon,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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People follow entrepreneurs who offer practical wisdom, not generic business advice.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Brooklyn is the only team with legitimate functional cap space, and the rebuilding Nets seem more likely to use it to absorb bad salary (in exchange for draft picks) than to make some big splurge on another team’s third-best player.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Known for its sturdy, functional bags and enthusiastic following among surfers, skiers, skaters and other outdoor enthusiasts, Db cases were originally marketed under the brand name Douchebags when the firm was founded in 2012.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Guidelines that distinguish between AI as a learning tool and AI as a substitute for learning are beneficial to both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Experts say any walking is beneficial, but intervals may boost fitness and break plateaus.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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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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At one point Vietnam also had some capacity to process these types of minerals, but its facility was shut down in 2024 and is no longer operable.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Axiom is targeting as early as 2027 for the launch of its first station module, which will initially attach to the ISS before additional modules can provide the power and life support needed for the private station to be independently operable.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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