as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
every able-bodied young man in the village had been sent off to fight in the war
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Recent Examples of able-bodied
During the brief media window during practice Thursday, the most able-bodied quarterback on the roster was Adrian Martinez.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
Republicans said the cuts are mostly based on denying coverage to undocumented immigrants and requiring able-bodied recipients to work or volunteer for service for 80 hours per month.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The requirement applies to all able-bodied recipients ages 19-64.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
This has aided in the unfortunate statistic of there being 7 million able-bodied men with no dependents no longer looking for work.
—Steve Levy, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
Republicans said the cuts are mostly based on denying coverage to undocumented immigrants and requiring able-bodied recipients to work or volunteer for service for 80 hours per month.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The requirement applies to all able-bodied recipients ages 19-64.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
This has aided in the unfortunate statistic of there being 7 million able-bodied men with no dependents no longer looking for work.
—Steve Levy, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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The acquisition of Anthony Davis has done 0 because the 32-year-old man can’t stay healthy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Its jet-drive propulsion system, when deployed, creates thrust by accelerating well fluids via an impeller unit, which moves the probe through the wellbore.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Across the country—and especially in the South—plans are well in the works for Thanksgiving meals that will both satisfy and delight guests.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That includes a new and robust collaboration with Brazil’s federal government and 22 of its states—including Pará—to expand cooperation on climate action.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, more robust research was needed to declare that the portfolio diet leads to heart-health benefits for everyone, including healthy individuals.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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