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
Instead, Judi became a testament to his work, and Augustus was able to turn his daughter to an Avian.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
No registration will be required for the open house where attendees will be able for the first time to see the building interior, including what is a far more spacious layout, modern design and state-of-the-art amenities.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The girl was thrown from the SUV that rolled but was able, on her own power, to make her way back to the vehicle to check on the woman, the sheriff's office said.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Putin has long wanted to be able to speak with the president face-to-face.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
No registration will be required for the open house where attendees will be able for the first time to see the building interior, including what is a far more spacious layout, modern design and state-of-the-art amenities.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The girl was thrown from the SUV that rolled but was able, on her own power, to make her way back to the vehicle to check on the woman, the sheriff's office said.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Putin has long wanted to be able to speak with the president face-to-face.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Project Neighbors Executive Director Carmen Vincent said the homes would be suitable for nurses, teachers, grocery store clerks, senior citizens and others who need affordable homes.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the end, there are numerous people who are very qualified.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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She will be replaced with someone much more competent and qualified.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Due to the abundant moisture these storms will be capable of producing excessive rainfall rates.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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The pump is capable of operating in temperatures as low as -50°C without defrost cycles.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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My father was a competent musician, though never thought about doing it professionally.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wesolowski notes that access to mental health care remains challenging for Americans, partly due to high out-of-pocket costs, a shortage of mental health care providers and lack of culturally competent care for different racial and ethnic groups.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lots of people succeeding at enterprise spells a good economy.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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His best figures of 4-19 came in a fiery spell against Worcestershire.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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