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
Rocker’s ability to control the run game is among the key areas that the Rangers will focus on in his spring starts.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
The ride will take park goers on an immersive journey through the Smoky Mountains to search for bioluminescence with the ability to operate rain or shine.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon is trotting into your sign, empowering your ability to get in touch with your soul and stay that way.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Meaning, if a condition no longer affects someone's ability to return to work, that can be updated on their paperwork.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
The ride will take park goers on an immersive journey through the Smoky Mountains to search for bioluminescence with the ability to operate rain or shine.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon is trotting into your sign, empowering your ability to get in touch with your soul and stay that way.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Meaning, if a condition no longer affects someone's ability to return to work, that can be updated on their paperwork.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
Noun
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Iran has expressed a willingness to make a deal, but disagreements remain over Iran maintaining uranium enrichment capability, among other issues.—
John Hudson,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The product is designed for use in retail and home service settings, with capabilities that include delivering items and providing companionship in household environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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An array of one million satellites, as proposed, would take the energy capacity of this megaconstellation up to 60 GW, which represents about 3% of the total global energy generation through solar.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Despite the loss of its founder, the cartel is expected to retain substantial operational capacity, according to the source.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Peter Onyisi, a University of Texas at Austin physics professor, said during public testimony from faculty, students and alumni who opposed the policy, according to The Texas Tribune.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dancers Derick Grant, Sam Weber and Josette Wiggan join the Colburn’s tap faculty and students for a program exploring the concept of the Tap Artist as both a dancer and musician.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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That’s why a new effort to upgrade math skills via legislation is — or at least should be — high on the Capitol’s must-do list.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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All while Bhatia and the Højgaard twins prove themselves at age 24, and while Coody, Gerard and 23-year-old Japanese talent Ryo Hisatsune have gotten off to hot starts.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The omakase experience is delightful, and Shinya Takahashi's talent is impressive—almost as impressive as the fact that he's taught himself English in a couple of years via watching YouTube videos (all while raising five children).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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People would generally agree that of all the mainstream country stars out there now, no one surpasses you as far as really having an appreciation and aptitude for bluegrass.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That requires a certain mental aptitude.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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