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
On the question of requiring able-bodied adults without young children to work or volunteer for Medicaid eligibility 83% of Republicans and 63% of Democrats support the measure.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Medicaid changes: Work requirements for able-bodied adults, from age 18 to 64, were moved up to no later than the end of 2026, up from the beginning of 2029.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 22 May 2025
On Medicaid, the Republican bill would implement new work requirements -- targeting able-bodied adults and immigrants, among other beneficiaries -- to kick in no later than the end of 2026 (three years earlier than originally proposed).
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 22 May 2025
To cut spending, those seeking Medicaid healthcare, who are able-bodied adults without dependents, would need to fulfill 80 hours a month on a job or in other community activities.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Medicaid changes: Work requirements for able-bodied adults, from age 18 to 64, were moved up to no later than the end of 2026, up from the beginning of 2029.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 22 May 2025
On Medicaid, the Republican bill would implement new work requirements -- targeting able-bodied adults and immigrants, among other beneficiaries -- to kick in no later than the end of 2026 (three years earlier than originally proposed).
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 22 May 2025
To cut spending, those seeking Medicaid healthcare, who are able-bodied adults without dependents, would need to fulfill 80 hours a month on a job or in other community activities.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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Deep dive Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed the COVID vaccine from the list of vaccines recommended for healthy pregnant women.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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In contrast, there have been no reports of the measles vaccine causing death in healthy people, and the incidence of permanent harm is less than 1 in 500,000.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 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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On the complex palate, vibrant fruit emerges, supported by a robust herbaceous backbone, while subtle wood adds depth to the outstanding finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The district put in a robust information technology infrastructure, including voice over internet protocol phones.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Uwharrie National Forest About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Charlotte Pack sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy walking shoes, and lots of water and snacks for a day trip to Uwharrie National Forest—one of four national forests in North Carolina—and the Badin Lake Recreation Area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Yet while hiring generally has slowed, other economists figured job growth remained sturdy last month as companies frustrated by labor shortages during the pandemic continued to curtail layoffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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