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
The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
The creative ability and commitment of filmmakers to bring to life compelling stories that offer a deeper understanding of the world is an enduring inspiration.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
While it’s long been a popular consumer service for sending money to friends, Venmo’s ability to drive meaningful revenue has been a major question mark for investors, especially as competition from rivals like Zelle and Square Cash has intensified.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Expecting perfection, or guarding against our own humanity coming through, is also detrimental to our ability to be present for the good parts of the date.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
The creative ability and commitment of filmmakers to bring to life compelling stories that offer a deeper understanding of the world is an enduring inspiration.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
While it’s long been a popular consumer service for sending money to friends, Venmo’s ability to drive meaningful revenue has been a major question mark for investors, especially as competition from rivals like Zelle and Square Cash has intensified.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Expecting perfection, or guarding against our own humanity coming through, is also detrimental to our ability to be present for the good parts of the date.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
Noun
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Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Our forces have struck hundreds of targets and decimated Houthi leadership, substantially reducing their capabilities and the threat to U.S. ships in the Red Sea and across and through the BAM (Bab al Mandab Strait).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By creating programs that reduce or eliminate development fees, nonprofit organizations will have increased capacity to build more.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The same is generally true for memory capacity, too.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Flowers is the division head of cancer medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center, overseeing 16 medical oncology departments, composed of roughly 450 faculty members and 3,000 employees.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Accreditation bodies and state boards also vary in their recognition and expectations of virtual learning modalities, requiring faculty and administrators to be agile in program design and delivery.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The combination of humor, humility, and skill made Arya stand out in a space dominated by polished perfection.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Liberal arts majors also tend to earn less than graduates in technical fields like engineering or math, largely because there’s less demand for their skills in higher-paying industries like technology and finance.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox are all loaded with talent and have the potential to contend this season.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Kate Middleton demonstrated a hidden talent while on a royal trip to Scotland with her husband, Prince William.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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