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
But the country’s lack of sleep is a problem for everyone, even for those lucky Americans who are able to get enough shut-eye.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Individuals, small to midsize builders and boutique and specialty builders would once again be able to thrive, bringing competition back into the market through deregulation at the state level.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Those hiking trails will remain and people will be able to enjoy the beauty of the natural area.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The goalie coaches for NHL teams have a two-fold job, working with their own goalies to close up any weak points in their game, and scouting the other team’s goalies to look for areas their shooters might be able to exploit.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Individuals, small to midsize builders and boutique and specialty builders would once again be able to thrive, bringing competition back into the market through deregulation at the state level.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Those hiking trails will remain and people will be able to enjoy the beauty of the natural area.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The goalie coaches for NHL teams have a two-fold job, working with their own goalies to close up any weak points in their game, and scouting the other team’s goalies to look for areas their shooters might be able to exploit.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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At that time, around 200 public hospitals, along with federally qualified health centers, were eligible for 340B pricing.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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This can be accomplished by offering temporary assistance with qualified providers combined with zero-tolerance enforcement of existing anti-camping laws.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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By that point, then owner James Dolan, the controversial businessman whose family has a controlling interest in the companies that oversee MSG and the New York Knicks, cast the team out of New York City and up to Westchester County Center, a microdome more suitable for high schoolers.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The move comes as many companies are increasingly looking to agents — AI capable of taking on and executing relatively complex tasks — as a way to boost employee productivity and automate rote chores.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such a high-data future requires infrastructure capable of handling it.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Strangely, the process of getting my daughter more comfortable with food has made her, at just under seven years old, pretty competent in the kitchen.—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Thorough and competent oversight is essential to ensure charter schools succeed in their mission of serving students, and this includes reviewing fiscal solvency, enrollment patterns, student success data, governance matters and instructional programs provided.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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