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
And a time when essentially every other media company is stuck in neutral, if not going in reverse, YouTube and Netflix appear to be the only players still able to put their foot and the pedal and accelerate.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
The victim was ultimately able to escape the home, according to the news release.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Peacock confirmed that American viewers will be able to watch the upcoming British version of Saturday Night Live the day after each episode airs.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Malik Willis will be able to go there right away and won’t necessarily have to learn this brand new system or style.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
The victim was ultimately able to escape the home, according to the news release.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Peacock confirmed that American viewers will be able to watch the upcoming British version of Saturday Night Live the day after each episode airs.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Malik Willis will be able to go there right away and won’t necessarily have to learn this brand new system or style.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able
Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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And, right now, with an aggressive and strategic approach, qualified borrowers may even be able to find a rate closer to 5%.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The development qualified for the June ballot in January.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The researchers are now working on further improving the ionic conductivity of the silicone electrolyte – and at the same time looking for a suitable industrial partner to begin commercializing the technology, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The expansive sandy beaches of Grand-Popo are incredibly enticing but not suitable for swimming, as the sea is typically rough and full of dangerous rip currents.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The team demonstrated photonic lanterns capable of combining 7, 19, and 37 VCSEL lasers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The rear one is capable of faster USB-3 throughput, topping out at 10 gigabits per second and also supports DisplayPort for connecting to external displays.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Such lack of vision — or ample self-delusion — propelled Americans to disaster in Iraq, even with some competent advisers in the White House.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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Langford will return to Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center for 60 days or until he is found competent to stand trial.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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