as in capability
the physical or mental power to do something
as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk
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Recent Examples of ability
Home health care offers patients the ability to continue to live at home even when facing temporary or longer-term physical challenges.
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Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
In this study, researchers determined that at 2 months, genetics accounted for 50% of crying duration and settle ability.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 July 2025
That can make a difference in Idaho’s ability to secure those resources, as well as the prices contractors charge the state for firefighting services and equipment, Little said.
—Sarah Cutler
june 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
In this study, researchers determined that at 2 months, genetics accounted for 50% of crying duration and settle ability.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 July 2025
That can make a difference in Idaho’s ability to secure those resources, as well as the prices contractors charge the state for firefighting services and equipment, Little said.
—Sarah Cutler
june 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
Noun
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The standard set by Tesla's software ecosystem, which includes autonomous driving capabilities and over-the-air updates, is bar none.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Williams also brought in massive changes to its technical staff, that are improving the team's aerodynamic capabilities.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Just as the performance chair demands planning, metrics, and strategy, the capacity chair demands infrastructure.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Students and faculty have organized protests, rallies, social media campaigns, and public meetings to demand that their police departments withdraw from the agreement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Two small-school shoutouts Williams-Amherst: The Division III rivalry was born back in 1821 when Zephaniah Swift Moore, then-Williams president, took a selection of faculty and students and started Amherst College 60 miles away.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Kansas City remains the team to beat in the AFC, and a big reason for that is the skills of Mahomes.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The manufacturing industry faces specific challenges with approximately 3.8 million new workers needed between 2024 and 2033, with half of these positions remaining unfilled due to skills gaps.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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When cap space is at an abundance but impact players aren’t as readily available on the trade and free-agent market, acquiring high-end talent becomes a bigger win than ever.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Current talent ecosystems are just woefully unprepared to handle that kind of change.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Each drill was designed to test Beringer’s physical makeup and his aptitude for the game.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Watch 8 series also offers a 12-minute running test to gauge your current aptitude for the activity from 1 (beginner) to 10 (pro).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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