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 work requirement of working or volunteering 80 hours per month has been expanded to able-bodied adults, 60 to 64 years old, and anyone who does not have a child under the age of 14 living at home.
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The group went on a four-year hiatus that included each member pursuing solo careers and then enlisting in the South Korean military, where service of around 18 months is mandatory for all able-bodied men.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
After a four-year hiatus that saw each member pursue solo projects before enlisting in the military (mandatory service in South Korea runs about 18 months for able-bodied men), the group officially returned in March 2026 with their album Arirang.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, most able-bodied adults on SNAP don’t work at all, and the same is true for Medicaid.
—Laurie Belsito, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The group went on a four-year hiatus that included each member pursuing solo careers and then enlisting in the South Korean military, where service of around 18 months is mandatory for all able-bodied men.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
After a four-year hiatus that saw each member pursue solo projects before enlisting in the military (mandatory service in South Korea runs about 18 months for able-bodied men), the group officially returned in March 2026 with their album Arirang.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, most able-bodied adults on SNAP don’t work at all, and the same is true for Medicaid.
—Laurie Belsito, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Other than the hamstring of OG Anunoby, the Knicks are healthy.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 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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The project’s development trajectory has been notably robust.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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In Columbus Park, Cà Phê has grown from a food truck into a brick-and-mortar cafe, serving robust Vietnamese espresso alongside inventive seasonal drinks featuring flavors like matcha, Thai iced tea, and Sichuan peppercorn.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Reintroduced as Aqua Lares in late 2025, the 254-footer is comfortable in the harshest of environments, with a sturdy ice-class hull that can power through practically anything.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Optimize the wall space by placing belts and bags on sturdy hooks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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