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
Imagine a program that enlists young, able-bodied Americans to pick up trash and litter in their local communities.
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Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
However, some have raised concerns that introducing work requirements would lead to many losing access to critical health services, on the basis that many able-bodied people using Medicaid are already in work, so the work requirements could target those who are either disabled or unable to work.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Fighting for body acceptance and against harmful stereotypes means dismantling the harmful belief that only thin, able-bodied people are deserving of kindness, credibility, or quality care.
—Essence, 25 Mar. 2025
By contrast, if able-bodied people who apply for programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, what used to be called food stamps) have an incentive to work, some of them might even lift themselves out of poverty.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
However, some have raised concerns that introducing work requirements would lead to many losing access to critical health services, on the basis that many able-bodied people using Medicaid are already in work, so the work requirements could target those who are either disabled or unable to work.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Fighting for body acceptance and against harmful stereotypes means dismantling the harmful belief that only thin, able-bodied people are deserving of kindness, credibility, or quality care.
—Essence, 25 Mar. 2025
By contrast, if able-bodied people who apply for programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, what used to be called food stamps) have an incentive to work, some of them might even lift themselves out of poverty.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 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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The Panthers added two offensive weapons on Day 3 who also have robust return experience.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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The platform has a robust interface that allows users to manage rosters across teams, from freshman to junior varsity (JV), and varsity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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