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
Additionally, the ability to collect live data from inside the brain could accelerate research and drug development for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
The rot interferes with a plant's ability to absorb moisture and nutrients through the roots, and eventually the plant dies.1
What Are The Signs Of Root Rot?
Yellow Or Faded Leaves
Yellow or faded leaves indicate too much water and can be one of the earliest signs of root rot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Radtke's striking defense was his ability to take the blows, which failed him in a big way in the early moments of the second round when Malott landed a massive counter left hook that dropped Radtke to the mat.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
The rot interferes with a plant's ability to absorb moisture and nutrients through the roots, and eventually the plant dies.1
What Are The Signs Of Root Rot?
Yellow Or Faded Leaves
Yellow or faded leaves indicate too much water and can be one of the earliest signs of root rot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Radtke's striking defense was his ability to take the blows, which failed him in a big way in the early moments of the second round when Malott landed a massive counter left hook that dropped Radtke to the mat.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
Noun
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These insights led Kiew to develop Change Fluency™, a concept that describes a future-ready capability to not just survive change but to skillfully navigate it, adapt to it, and lead others through it.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This allows SpaceX to devote a higher share of the rocket's mass and volume capacity to the Starlink satellites themselves, replacing dead weight with revenue-earning capability.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The warmer has a 20-liter tub capacity and accommodates up to two oversized bath towels, robes, a throw blanket, PJs and more.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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In its recall notice, the agency said affected devices have a 6.5-quart capacity; 1.85 million of the devices were sold in the United States, and 184,240 were sold in Canada.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
2 May 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
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In this sports competition, athletes on the Red Team and the Blue Team put their physical and mental skills to the test against a series of innovative circuits and challenges.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Why Teens Are at Greater Risk for Car Accidents Although a teen’s motor skills may be developed enough to obtain a driver’s license, their judgment behind the wheel is often a work in progress.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
8 May 2025
Noun
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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
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However, regardless of his aptitude for the sport, Agassi is unlikely to be pursuing full-time pro status anytime soon.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Prior to his seventh birthday, Prince Louis seemingly showed his own aptitude for photography.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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