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
Under the new law, most able-bodied recipients between the ages of 18 and 64 will be required to work at least 20 hours a week in a paid or volunteer position, or participate in a job training program for at least 20 hours a week.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
There are a set of nationwide rules already in place for SNAP benefits: general work requirements and additional ones for able-bodied adults without dependents.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Obamacare expanded Medicaid eligibility further, to millions of able-bodied, working-age adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This means that an able-bodied adult must apply themselves for 20 hours a week, or for four hours per day, five days a week.
—Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
There are a set of nationwide rules already in place for SNAP benefits: general work requirements and additional ones for able-bodied adults without dependents.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Obamacare expanded Medicaid eligibility further, to millions of able-bodied, working-age adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This means that an able-bodied adult must apply themselves for 20 hours a week, or for four hours per day, five days a week.
—Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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Lifestyle habit such as exercise and a healthy diet can help keep inflammation in check.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Loneliness is the healthy emotion that nudges us to get off the couch and go be with people.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The ads for it were…well, pure 1970s.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Naturally robust, dividing daylilies takes a bit of elbow grease.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Film Festival with a robust lineup led by female filmmakers, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in international cinema through diverse storytelling approaches.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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