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
The story of the game can be told almost exclusively by looking at the way both teams were able to find oceans of space between the lines.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Being able to see Earth from space is an incredible privilege.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026
The school recently was granted indefinite degree awarding powers, giving it a similar authority to Oxford and Cambridge in being able to design, award and regulate its own degrees.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Vegas has still been able to keep Colorado to the outside, particularly in key parts of these games.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Being able to see Earth from space is an incredible privilege.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026
The school recently was granted indefinite degree awarding powers, giving it a similar authority to Oxford and Cambridge in being able to design, award and regulate its own degrees.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Vegas has still been able to keep Colorado to the outside, particularly in key parts of these games.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Contributions will begin on July 4, and beneficiaries can withdraw up to 50% of the account balance by age 18, with additional access at age 25 for qualified purposes, such as small business loans and higher education expenses.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The days of that being a suitable workaround might be in the rearview mirror.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Williamson is capable of carrying a larger ball-handling load and directing an offense when needed.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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Moorman observes that organizations also increasingly seek external partners capable of combining specialized expertise, scalable delivery, and advanced technologies to support long-term operational value.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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My brief time typing on the Aspire 18 AI left me with the impression of an unremarkable but perfectly competent typing feel.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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His Thursday op-ed, however, was written in response to an essay published by Tony Blair, in which the former British prime minister accused the Labour Party of risking the country’s future by prioritizing internal politics over economic growth and competent governance.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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