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
The reported reason why V and Jennie reportedly broke up is because of his upcoming enlistment-which makes sense because in South Korea, every able-bodied man must enlist for military service by the age of 30 and serve for 18 to 21 months.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Previously, only able-bodied adults without dependents ages 18 to 54 had to meet those requirements.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2026
The law expanded work requirements for able-bodied adults, mandating that parents of dependent children ages 14 and older work, volunteer or participate in job training at least 80 hours a month.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Unlimited shuttle service is free for wheelchair users and three Singapore dollars ($2.30) for the able-bodied.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Previously, only able-bodied adults without dependents ages 18 to 54 had to meet those requirements.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2026
The law expanded work requirements for able-bodied adults, mandating that parents of dependent children ages 14 and older work, volunteer or participate in job training at least 80 hours a month.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Unlimited shuttle service is free for wheelchair users and three Singapore dollars ($2.30) for the able-bodied.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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And that was it for the night – four scoreless minutes after missing 13 games in a row, 11 because of a back injury and two as a healthy scratch.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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But while the packaging and TikTok fame might skew young, the formulas themselves are no joke—Laneige has long focused on sophisticated hydration that leaves skin looking plump, smooth, and healthy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The prescriptions program is expected to serve about 6,500 children and families in northwest Milwaukee at nearly 13,000 annual well-child visits.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is a robust civil process, overseen by state and local elections officials, to request a recount or challenge the results of an election.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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