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
Hunter’s defense, ball handling ability and 3-point shooting shined in March Madness and her inclusion in the starting five also brought out the best in Van Lith.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
The sudden dismissal of FOIA teams at the CDC, FDA, NIH and other federal public health agencies will limit these agencies’ ability to respond to new and ongoing requests as required by law.
—Reshma Ramachandran, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
Macroeconomics: Will proposed tariffs impact your ability to sell in the U.S.?
—Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The funding losses, Shaffer said, challenge the department’s ability to protect vulnerable residents and respond to emerging health threats.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
The sudden dismissal of FOIA teams at the CDC, FDA, NIH and other federal public health agencies will limit these agencies’ ability to respond to new and ongoing requests as required by law.
—Reshma Ramachandran, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
Macroeconomics: Will proposed tariffs impact your ability to sell in the U.S.?
—Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The funding losses, Shaffer said, challenge the department’s ability to protect vulnerable residents and respond to emerging health threats.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
Noun
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For engineering leaders, the imperative is clear: Foster these capabilities within your teams now, or risk falling behind organizations that do.—
Drew Naukam,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Berries, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, and apples also contain a bunch of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory capabilities.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
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
Noun
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This is certainly true at my company; much of our work is conducted online, and many of our faculty members, who live across the U.S. and internationally, have never met in person.—
Brady Gilliam,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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During his visit, Hegseth addressed more than 4,000 of the academy’s students and faculty, according to an online story by DoD News.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 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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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Still, she's come to terms with the fact that given her talent and aspirations, fame—and selfies—are always going to be part of the job.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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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 1 May. 2025.
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