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 fandom also allowed ARMY members to make friends around the world, friendships that survived the pandemic and the band’s absence when all seven members had to fulfill the mandatory military duty required of able-bodied Korean males.
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The bill does eliminate coverage for non-citizens here illegally and imposes a work requirement on able-bodied adults with no children.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Under the new law, policymakers limited windows of eligibility for able-bodied adults to every six months.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 22 July 2025
Every able-bodied adult in Illinois who qualified for SNAP benefits.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The bill does eliminate coverage for non-citizens here illegally and imposes a work requirement on able-bodied adults with no children.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Under the new law, policymakers limited windows of eligibility for able-bodied adults to every six months.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 22 July 2025
Every able-bodied adult in Illinois who qualified for SNAP benefits.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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Murphy developed a healthy knack for finding Isak in goalscoring positions last year.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The key is regularly fueling your body with the right balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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His worry is that a robust response could be lacking since both the U.S. and a number of European countries have cut so much of their humanitarian aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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For example, say an electronics company that recently released its latest smartphone model noticed sales were struggling in a region that was historically a robust market.—
Cassi Hallam,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The large arachnids may look like any normal tarantula from first glance — long, sturdy legs, hair covering their bodies and two shorter legs at the front of the body poised to grab unsuspecting prey.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Alem and Schneider arrived at their farm plot in Bronzeville in broad-brimmed hats and sturdy boots, ready to harvest zucchini and cucumber under a blazing summer sun.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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