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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a practical and simple solution for the town's waste disposal she has some practical information on sightseeing in San Francisco
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a practical caseworker who doesn't spend a lot of time philosophizing while doing social work in the inner city
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Recent Examples of practical
But even a solution like that, which is more practical and flexible than building domes or retractable roofs in existing stadiums, can face logistical obstacles.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Traditional hydration tests fall short Standard ways of checking hydration, like urine tests or blood work, are time-consuming and not practical for everyday use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Many have reached out with practical questions, like how to handle the swap during sports seasons or when housework piles up.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Beyond the Ivory Tower One of the most striking aspects of the Split conference was its blend of academic rigor and practical urgency.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Traditional hydration tests fall short Standard ways of checking hydration, like urine tests or blood work, are time-consuming and not practical for everyday use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Many have reached out with practical questions, like how to handle the swap during sports seasons or when housework piles up.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Beyond the Ivory Tower One of the most striking aspects of the Split conference was its blend of academic rigor and practical urgency.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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This tool is most useful for those who are active outdoors, such as construction workers and athletes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Its ability to predict and adapt is one of the most useful aspects of agentic AI.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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There was a noticeable dip in his form last season after the turn of the calendar year but the 32-year-old represents a pragmatic option to people at United.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The bill proposes a novel yet pragmatic solution rooted in entrepreneurship.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Detectives presented the case to the prosecuting attorney's office and concurred that no applicable charges were warranted in this case.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Installation, taxes and fees, and other applicable charges extra, and subj.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The result features many innovations never before seen in a humanoid figure, including new methods to create more realistic skin and replicate the twinkle in Walt’s eye which Imagineers established was because of what is known as a corneal bulge.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Could physicists resolve Penrose’s singularities by moving to something a little more quantum, and therefore a little more realistic?—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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That’s where the distinction between applied and contextual AI becomes critical.—
ByTheodore Krantz Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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At the time, most basic and applied research was done by the military.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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