as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for an able and reliable assistant
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Recent Examples of able
Our food bank enjoys such a wide range of folk who support us, from people able to make large gifts, and others who can send us $10 a month, to everybody in between.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
The Spartans weren’t able to contain Haynes, who repeatedly bounced big runs to the outside and used his speed to run away from defenders.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Joel Jimenez said cousins who live in Sacramento have been able to get more out of his father in recent years.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Guys like Matt Milano, Landon Jackson and Taylor Rapp weren't able to play against the Carolina Panthers.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
The Spartans weren’t able to contain Haynes, who repeatedly bounced big runs to the outside and used his speed to run away from defenders.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Joel Jimenez said cousins who live in Sacramento have been able to get more out of his father in recent years.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Guys like Matt Milano, Landon Jackson and Taylor Rapp weren't able to play against the Carolina Panthers.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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This breakthrough could lead to the development of more reliable, next-generation sensors suitable for applications ranging from medical monitoring to energy storage systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Less suitable is the club’s goalkeeping.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team could be evaluating any number of qualified candidates, but one future Hall of Fame player is generating the most buzz.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many qualified workers will choose to move offshore and work from there to avoid the visa fee.—
Ben Zweig,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One arrangement could support powerful quantum computers capable of solving problems beyond the reach of today’s machines.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Melissa is expected to unleash extreme winds exceeding 160 mph, a storm surge of 9 to 13 feet, and torrential rainfall capable of triggering catastrophic flooding and landslides.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For the first time since general manager Joe Cronin began tearing down a playoff roster five years ago, the team is competent.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This was the first game since Joe Burrow went down with an injury during the second game of the year that the Bengals’ offense looked competent once again.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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