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
As a consequence, hundreds of thousands of able-bodied Koreans, regardless of gender, were drafted to fight for Japan and to work in mines, factories, and military bases.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
For young, trendy and able-bodied Parisians, benefits include new walking and cycling by the Seine, where previously cars once reigned.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
In South Korea, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve between 18 to 21 months in the military or social service, though the law was adjusted in 2020, allowing the K-pop stars to delay their service until age 30.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
One of the patients typed up to 80% as quickly as an able-bodied person.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able-bodied
Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
For young, trendy and able-bodied Parisians, benefits include new walking and cycling by the Seine, where previously cars once reigned.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
In South Korea, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve between 18 to 21 months in the military or social service, though the law was adjusted in 2020, allowing the K-pop stars to delay their service until age 30.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
One of the patients typed up to 80% as quickly as an able-bodied person.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able-bodied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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And kids who learn financial literacy early on are more likely to form healthy relationships with money that can help improve their financial and overall well-being as adults, according to a 2022 study by researchers at Brigham Young University.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dandelion seeds easily take hold in bare spots, so keep your lawn thick and healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Get well Dodger friend and may God bless you and your family.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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That's all well and good, and that's a huge part of the learning process.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In its bias of effect over emotional complexity, the storytelling leans more toward music-video atmospherics than robust narrative.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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For example, San Diego, which ranked eighth on the list, boasts a robust job market and high quality of living, but saving for a down payment on a home can take upward of a decade.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These Bagsmart Clear Toiletry Bags keep everything visible and TSA-compliant, with a sturdy plastic construction that doesn’t feel flimsy or prone to tearing.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Numerous designers, including Alessandro Michele and the late Vivienne Westwood, have credited the Queen as an inspiration, not least for the kind of sturdy, tweedy daywear shown in a section devoted to her off-duty garments.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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