as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the summer intern performed all assigned tasks at the television station capably and quickly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of capably
Apple's iMac is the pre-eminent all-in-one on the market, a stylish and slick computer that's designed for creative work but capably handles entertainment and productivity as well.
—
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The Broncos are high on rising third-year tackle Frank Crum, who filled in capably in spot snaps in 2025 when McGlinchey was temporarily banged up.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Which forwards can capably fill depth roles?
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Their top option at swing tackle is Austen Pleasants, who filled in capably when Williams missed most of the final two regular-season games last year.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Feb. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
James played in back-to-back games for the second time this season — and the second time this week, capably completing a set of five games in seven days for the 41-year-old superstar who had previously been resting for one game in back-to-back sets.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Diggs performed capably while playing nearly half of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in its regular-season finale Sunday.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The Broncos are high on rising third-year tackle Frank Crum, who filled in capably in spot snaps in 2025 when McGlinchey was temporarily banged up.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Which forwards can capably fill depth roles?
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Their top option at swing tackle is Austen Pleasants, who filled in capably when Williams missed most of the final two regular-season games last year.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Feb. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
James played in back-to-back games for the second time this season — and the second time this week, capably completing a set of five games in seven days for the 41-year-old superstar who had previously been resting for one game in back-to-back sets.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Diggs performed capably while playing nearly half of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in its regular-season finale Sunday.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capably
Adverb
-
Before things unraveled, Latz pitched masterfully, and the Rangers swatted a pair of home runs in regulation to even the season’s first series and win 5-4 on a chilly afternoon.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Jeffries then masterfully wrapped Copeland’s hair into what was meant to appear like an infinite knot.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Gorton skillfully depicts the grueling decades-long struggle of Sanger (the icon, in this telling) and Dennett (the idealist) to make birth control available and legal, as well as their interpersonal competition for power and influence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
-
Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
The United States does not produce enough of it to meet demand, so the US is importing it as well.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Certain truths are best expressed in metaphor or art at present.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Saturday’s second episode, for which ratings dipped slightly, featured a cold open roasting the former Prince Andrew and was ably steered by host Jamie Dornan, who appeared in sketches including a horror comedy about Jools Holland.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
-
String player Matt Worley often stole the spotlight, making his banjo sound like a mandolin, while cellist Barney Morse-Brown ably covered the bass role, plucking the strings more often than bowing them.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Power loves a vacuum, and Valerie competently steps in to work with other professionals and guide the process to good, if not great, success.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
-
But the speed and the solidarity with which states came forward suggest the states don’t feel like the DOJ acted competently.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Unlike regular plugs that go over the drain, TubShroom and ShowerShroom fit inside, neatly collecting hair around it.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Griffin cuts a particularly interesting figure at the moment because his beliefs don’t match up neatly with either party—starting with free trade.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Students who are not reading proficiently by third grade are far less likely to graduate from high school, and more likely to wind up incarcerated.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
All three of her children are now reading proficiently and practice their skills every night.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Martha Stewart, who introduced her followers to the tradition in 2005, resurrected the dessert a few days ago on Instagram with a photo of a cake expertly decorated with chocolate curls mimicking a lamb’s wooly coat.—
Lisa Gutierrez
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Cloth coasters seemed to appear out of nowhere, and my questions about the hotel’s architecture, neighborhood, and wine lists were expertly answered.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Capably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capably. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
