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
From orbit, the data centers would be able to beam digital information to the ground using laser communications, similar to the high-speed internet service provided by SpaceX’s Starlink platform.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
This all explains how Borden is both executed for Angier's death and able to kill him after his hanging in the movie's final minutes.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
If the experiment is a success, influencers and creators might one day be able to do the same, the person added.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Yet, Pakistan, by having good ties with both Tehran and Washington, and playing no part in the war, was able to bring the two adversaries together.
—Saeed Shah, Time, 13 Apr. 2026
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
This all explains how Borden is both executed for Angier's death and able to kill him after his hanging in the movie's final minutes.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
If the experiment is a success, influencers and creators might one day be able to do the same, the person added.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Yet, Pakistan, by having good ties with both Tehran and Washington, and playing no part in the war, was able to bring the two adversaries together.
—Saeed Shah, Time, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Outside experts and watchdogs suspect that before the first meeting in July, Kennedy will work to stack the advisory board with questionably qualified allies who will come with a predetermined decision to ease access to the drugs—no rigorous scientific evaluation needed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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The bill made permanent the qualified opportunity zone program, which allows investors to defer capital gains by rolling them over into a fund that invests in a low-income community.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the world of higher ed, there’s long been an insistence that college is for everyone, but this has resulted in many graduates unable to find suitable jobs; the employment prospects of English majors—or even computer-science grads—are looking increasingly grim.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers note that the fabric is soft to the touch and the ideal weight for spring and summer when used by itself, or suitable for year-round use in milder climates.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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State media claim the warship is designed to carry a range of systems, including anti-air and anti-ship weapons as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The service Young but competent staff simplify life at the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Baty and Vientos have mostly appeared competent in right field and at first base, respectively.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Trader Joe’s muffins have a good reputation—and for good reason.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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And the rigmarole of international travel is a very good reason.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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