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
Among other things, the legislation adds work requirements for able-bodied adults starting in January 2027, revokes Medicaid access to some immigrants, including refugees and people seeking asylum, and checks whether someone is eligible for the program every six months instead of every year.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Watching the consumer exoskeleton industry develop will be fascinating, but please let that mean more representation of the people who will actually gain a significant advantage here, rather than depicting able-bodied models sprinting up mountains.
—Chris Haslam Jeremy White, Wired News, 26 Jan. 2026
Care privilege is the advantage that comes from being able-bodied but having others cover your daily care needs, like making your meals, washing your clothes, cleaning your home, and caring for your children.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 are required by law to perform 18-21 months of military service under a conscription system.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Watching the consumer exoskeleton industry develop will be fascinating, but please let that mean more representation of the people who will actually gain a significant advantage here, rather than depicting able-bodied models sprinting up mountains.
—Chris Haslam Jeremy White, Wired News, 26 Jan. 2026
Care privilege is the advantage that comes from being able-bodied but having others cover your daily care needs, like making your meals, washing your clothes, cleaning your home, and caring for your children.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 are required by law to perform 18-21 months of military service under a conscription system.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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Eating at consistent times earlier in the day can support the clock and healthy blood sugar levels.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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Learn how to build healthy financial habits today to set your children up for greater success in the future.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The prescriptions program is expected to serve about 6,500 children and families in northwest Milwaukee at nearly 13,000 annual well-child visits.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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CrowdStrike delivered robust quarterly results on Tuesday, exceeding expectations across all key measures.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Other residential properties are being bought at robust prices, including two apartment hubs in the Santana Row mixed-use neighborhood in west San Jose and two apartment complexes that are across the street from each other in south San Jose.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose varieties that produce long, sturdy stems and blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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