as in suitable
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
Except the problem is the Orioles have yet to been able to depend on Grayson Rodriguez, who was getting a second opinion on his sore shoulder following the cancelation of a side session.
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Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That means that in more than half the country, as many as three in every 10 travelers may not be able to pass through an airport checkpoint in just a few weeks.
—Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Siblings are able to speak to each other in ways that no one else can speak to you.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
But Ukraine should be able to cope—with bombs whose guidance systems are self-contained.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That means that in more than half the country, as many as three in every 10 travelers may not be able to pass through an airport checkpoint in just a few weeks.
—Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Siblings are able to speak to each other in ways that no one else can speak to you.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
But Ukraine should be able to cope—with bombs whose guidance systems are self-contained.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.—
Tarun Eldho Alias,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The United States thrives on innovation, diversity, and qualified people to advance its economic engine.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether that means applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most notably, though, the bike undercuts the most capable of all middleweight ADVs, the Yamaha Ténéré 700, by thousands.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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On cross-examination the defense pointed out that Scott, at 6'8,'' 280 pounds, was the only person on the farm physically capable of moving Gary's 300-pound body.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The connected satnav is competent and easy to read, with a capable keyword search function.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That balance is what so many Black birthing people are seeking: care that is competent and affirming, spiritual and informed.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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