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as in attended
to be a servant for
he served his master faithfully for 20 years
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as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
my parents served me well in preparing me for life
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as in acted
to have a certain purpose
the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson
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as in benefited
to provide with something useful or desirable
an excellent college that served her with the skills necessary to make it in today's job market
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Recent Examples of served
Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Warren arrived at Boise State in 2022 and spent four seasons with the Broncos, having previously served as the head coach of the Big Sky’s Southern Utah for six seasons.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Beets served as a preschool special education assistant with the Greenview Child Development Center, part of Greenville County Schools, according to the center’s website.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
After a difficult year, Wednesday’s concert served as a form of catharsis for those attending.
—Camelia Heins, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
In South, Southwest and West Side communities that account for a disproportionate share of gun violence, CVI organizations have served thousands of high-risk individuals with life coaching, trauma treatment, education and job training.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Friendly served on the Board of Councilors of the USC Shoah Foundation, and on the Board of the Friends of the Saban Community Clinic.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Their dog, Rex, served two tours in Afghanistan.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Tatum initially visited the cemetery in an attempt to locate the grave of Florence Marie Rawls, an Army veteran who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Batallion during World War 2.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for served
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The legal writer Cristian Farias attended the hearing, and reports on the scene that unfolded in the courtroom.—
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Ward’s wife and mom and other family members attended the game and were introduced during a timeout.—
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Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.—
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While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.—
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Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the work demonstrates that the coatings are functional, robust, and suited to long-term outdoor deployment.—
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Its mock neck silhouette and polished buttons look similar to the singer’s outfit topper, while its roomy design is well-suited for layering over thicker tops, like sweatshirts and sweaters.—
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Noem said the officer involved was struck by the vehicle and transported to a hospital, where he was treated and later released.—
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All three workers were taken to Wheeling Hospital to be treated for their injuries.—
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Ohio's state House passed the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act in late 2025, but has not been acted on in the state Senate.—
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Authorities acted swiftly, issuing an urgent public alert and launching a search in the woods near her home.—
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For now, all that can be said for certain, judging by the latest implosion in his current employers West Ham’s fast-deteriorating season, is that nobody has benefited from his falling-out with Edu and the sequence of events that brought about Nuno’s exit from the City Ground.—
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And this new college football world — where players are free agents every year — has dramatically benefitted Miami because of the Canes’ knack for luring top players (Cam Ward, Carson Beck, many others) and their financial wherewithal to offer them competitive NIL deals.—
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
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One of them calls out the district for gross negligence for how the situation was handled.—
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King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.—
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“Served.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/served. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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