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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
Additionally, transparent conversion practices across multiple countries and currencies can be useful for users who plan to make frequent payments.
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Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Wood ash contains many nutrients that are useful for fertilizing plants, especially calcium, potassium (potash), magnesium, and phosphorus.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The single sock that’s been left behind can find a second life being repurposed into something useful.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
March 21 – April 19 Play makes your courage feel useful today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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With over 35,000 monthly active users, the platform is designed to allow users to explore different ways of using their digital rewards, depending on availability and applicable guidelines.—
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Brandon Cwalina, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, which runs Medicaid in the state, said the state already requires every Medicaid applicant to verify their citizenship or, where applicable, their eligible immigration status.—
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While fast charging is already challenging at room temperature, low temperatures exacerbate kinetic limitations, triggering lithium plating on graphite anodes and sharply reducing available capacity.—
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In the same time frame, the number of homes that are valued at $500,000 went from 5% to 25% of the city’s housing stock — making up a quarter of what’s available in Olathe.—
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Comfy, cozy quilts are equally helpful for both hot and cold sleepers.—
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
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Cameron Diaz’s clever accessory is a closet staple — check out even more practical belt bags to shop at Amazon below.—
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
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According to the founders, the goal was not to create a flashy robotic spectacle but a functional tool that integrates seamlessly into hospitality operations.—
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State audits in 2025 of PG&E substations in the Bay Area that found problems including missing fire extinguishers, oil leaks, non-functional cooling fans, loose wires, holes where bolts should be, and birds nesting in electrical equipment.—
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It is also expected to be especially beneficial for less experienced boaters who may need additional support at the helm.—
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Working with clay can be a relaxing experience and provide a beneficial creative outlet for both children and adults.—
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On that note, PESCO-UP is led by VTT, the largest research and technology company and research center in Finland, conducting applied research.—
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Then, Miller placed his hands around her neck and applied pressure, causing the woman to experience difficulty breathing, a court document states.—
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The two-door refrigerator under a burner was not operable.—
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Once at the compound, the helicopters came under fire but remained operable, Caine said.—
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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