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
Police arrested Lu hours after the shooting and were able to identify Huynh, Le and Alsouqui as the other occupants of the car during the shooting.
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, able to soar, the bald eagle riding the horse's back spreads its wings and takes off, making the Clydesdale briefly look like a mythical pegasus.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Large health systems are able to move forward with the technology, Melton-Meaux said.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
The bystander was able to get himself out of the water.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, able to soar, the bald eagle riding the horse's back spreads its wings and takes off, making the Clydesdale briefly look like a mythical pegasus.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Large health systems are able to move forward with the technology, Melton-Meaux said.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
The bystander was able to get himself out of the water.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able
Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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In 2025, only 5% of applicants for police officer positions qualified, according to a city staff report.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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None of this work was suitable for mainstream audiences.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Reynolds said more than 100 tiny homes placed on the campus for veterans who had camped on nearby San Vicente Boulevard have proved to be difficult for those using wheelchairs and walkers, are subject to fire and are not suitable for stays that can drag on for months.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The academy is designed to help build a workforce capable of supporting in-production quantum systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many CEOs assume that once a capable CFO is in place, financial confidence will follow.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In March 2010, authorities determined that Mitchell was faking mental illness and was competent to stand trial.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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After a year of back-and-forth weighing whether Bojeh was mentally competent to stand trial, his lawyer opted for a bench trial, which is decided by a judge rather than a jury.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Some look good on paper but would backfire in practice.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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