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
Notably, Lopez said product testing is done both with able-bodied people as well as obviously people with disabilities.
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Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Soccer games are notorious for their raucous crowds, but blind soccer spectators are required to remain silent during the game, so players are able to hear and locate the ball, which is a size three, smaller than the standard size five ball used in the 11-a-side, able-bodied game.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
South Korea mandates all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 serve 18 to 21 months in the military or equivalent civilian service.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Between all that effort, service dogs fit into the life of their person in a way that many able-bodied dog owners want their pets to fit into theirs.
—Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
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Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Soccer games are notorious for their raucous crowds, but blind soccer spectators are required to remain silent during the game, so players are able to hear and locate the ball, which is a size three, smaller than the standard size five ball used in the 11-a-side, able-bodied game.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
South Korea mandates all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 serve 18 to 21 months in the military or equivalent civilian service.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Between all that effort, service dogs fit into the life of their person in a way that many able-bodied dog owners want their pets to fit into theirs.
—Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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Encouraging movement early can set the stage for a lifetime of healthy habits.Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The multiple injuries suffered by these players have caused the Suns to create a balance between trying to keep players healthy and winning basketball games.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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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
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In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond.Rachel DeSantis, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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However, these metrics lack standard methodologies and robust measurement practices.Elena Bou, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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It’s transitioned from manual bookkeeping to rudimentary software to robust desktop applications and finally to cloud-native software as a service.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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The finish of this stylish little drive is incredibly sturdy and the overall package is small enough to slip into a pocket.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Chords have cultural identities attached to them: major triads are bright, minor triads are gloomy, perfect fifths are sturdy, tritones and semitones are unsettling.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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