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
Two years ago, the Aztecs barely had nine able-bodied players to practice on the O-line; their receivers combined for only 14 catches per game.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The able-bodied white male stood for the virility of the New Deal nation-state.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Small businesses and service workers deserve our support, not menu-gaming by able-bodied adults dodging fair prices.
—John Hodgman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
As a consequence, hundreds of thousands of able-bodied Koreans, regardless of gender, were drafted to fight for Japan and to work in mines, factories, and military bases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able-bodied
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The able-bodied white male stood for the virility of the New Deal nation-state.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Small businesses and service workers deserve our support, not menu-gaming by able-bodied adults dodging fair prices.
—John Hodgman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
As a consequence, hundreds of thousands of able-bodied Koreans, regardless of gender, were drafted to fight for Japan and to work in mines, factories, and military bases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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For most healthy adults, the occasional cola—such as a few servings per week—is unlikely to affect the kidneys in any measurable way.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2026
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Unlike colon or breast cancer, there is no routine screening for pancreatic cancer in healthy people.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 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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Its robust lineup is often highlighted by these in-person events, which fete all manner of talents and their projects, both new and older.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 28-meter (92-foot) tall maypole was lifted horizontally on wooden carts and pulled into the village by two sturdy horses from the local beer brewery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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These knives also feature a sturdy spine for extra heft and durability.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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