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 study also focused primarily on white, able-bodied participants, so results may not translate to other groups.
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Allison Forsyth,
Health,
22 May 2026
That includes work or job-training expectations for able-bodied adults receiving assistance, temporary workforce placement when needed, and better coordination between programs so help reaches those truly in need.
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Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2026
Advocates for people in Medicaid would prefer that the federal government exempt specific patient populations from new requirements that able-bodied adult Medicaid beneficiaries work at least 20 hours a week, or be in school or volunteer for community service.
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John Wilkerson,
STAT,
12 May 2026
Gender-affirming procedures should be treated like any other elective medical procedure for able-bodied adults, funded by their own private insurance or paid out-of-pocket.
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Teresa Liu,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for able-bodied
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
22 May 2026
That includes work or job-training expectations for able-bodied adults receiving assistance, temporary workforce placement when needed, and better coordination between programs so help reaches those truly in need.
—
Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2026
Advocates for people in Medicaid would prefer that the federal government exempt specific patient populations from new requirements that able-bodied adult Medicaid beneficiaries work at least 20 hours a week, or be in school or volunteer for community service.
—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
12 May 2026
Gender-affirming procedures should be treated like any other elective medical procedure for able-bodied adults, funded by their own private insurance or paid out-of-pocket.
—
Teresa Liu,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for able-bodied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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Prior research has linked secure attachment throughout childhood and adolescence to better mental health, healthier relationships and greater emotional resilience.
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Eating both broccoli and Brussels sprouts can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Adjective
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
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During the memorial service, hundreds of students from Utumishi Girls Academy sang a somber hymn declaring that all shall be well.
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The taxing nature of executive roles, coupled with constant travel, high decision volumes, and immense stress, necessitates robust physical capacity.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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