as in qualified
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
Another driver who was able to avoid the CR-V told investigators that neither its tail lights nor hazards were working at the time.
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Peraza snagged a line drive and the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong was far enough from third that the Angels should have been able to double him off to end the inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Southern California and Oklahoma residents will be able to buy tickets for the 2028 Olympics April 2-6 in the presale reserve window.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Evero, who calls a similar attack, might be able to adapt to the new recruits added to his unit.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Peraza snagged a line drive and the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong was far enough from third that the Angels should have been able to double him off to end the inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Southern California and Oklahoma residents will be able to buy tickets for the 2028 Olympics April 2-6 in the presale reserve window.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Evero, who calls a similar attack, might be able to adapt to the new recruits added to his unit.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Most Detroit car makers fell in line, and after 1975, most cars smog-qualified for California buyers were sold everywhere else too.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The bottom line is, many ICE agents are not qualified or properly trained for TSA jobs.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hundreds of people could work in the building, which is described as a site that’s suitable for industrial, logistics, warehouse, and distribution activities.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But there are twice as many single women as men in the LDS faith, making finding a suitable husband to marry and have babies with yet another competition.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to IntBot, the robot represents a broader shift toward socially intelligent robots capable of understanding human intent and operating autonomously in real-world environments such as airports, hospitals, and public buildings.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 82nd Airborne Division is known as the Army's emergency response team, capable of deploying within 18 hours and parachuting into a war zone.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Audiences want to see heartwarming fare featuring a great lead (Ryan Gosling) being competent and fixing things for the greater good of humanity.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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In October 2025, Muhammad was found competent to stand trial.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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A level head will be your best asset.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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