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Recent Examples of abled
The festival is curated exclusively by artists with visible and non-visible disabilities and includes features and shorts made by underrepresented, differently abled filmmakers.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025
From the earlier days of the virus, the Balkonsänger referred to those singing from their balcony to raise spirits (or irritate neighbors…), while the Einkaufshelfer describes those community minded souls who shop for the less abled or quarantined.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021
Born Nadia, Vicky was raised at the Red River Institute, a group home for super-abled children that's owned by a subsidiary of Vought International.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 June 2022
The norm that every abled person receiving cash payments should be seeking a job can also be challenged.
—Michael W. Howard, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2023
From senior citizens to an abled person curious about alternative ways to ride a bike, the program is welcoming.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 May 2022
The experience is similar for the X1 Remote; the ability to speak commands or requests allows users of various disabilities (visual, motor, and/or cognitive) to use their cable interface with the same fluidity as an abled person.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 20 May 2021
There are sick bodies and bodies with disabilities, both of which require their inhabitants to navigate different landscapes than the ones encountered by healthy or abled people.
—Dana Snitzky, Longreads, 18 Sep. 2019
The criteria of the law apply equally to abled and disabled alike.
—Chris Eaton, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2019
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025
From the earlier days of the virus, the Balkonsänger referred to those singing from their balcony to raise spirits (or irritate neighbors…), while the Einkaufshelfer describes those community minded souls who shop for the less abled or quarantined.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021
Born Nadia, Vicky was raised at the Red River Institute, a group home for super-abled children that's owned by a subsidiary of Vought International.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 June 2022
The norm that every abled person receiving cash payments should be seeking a job can also be challenged.
—Michael W. Howard, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2023
From senior citizens to an abled person curious about alternative ways to ride a bike, the program is welcoming.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 May 2022
The experience is similar for the X1 Remote; the ability to speak commands or requests allows users of various disabilities (visual, motor, and/or cognitive) to use their cable interface with the same fluidity as an abled person.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 20 May 2021
There are sick bodies and bodies with disabilities, both of which require their inhabitants to navigate different landscapes than the ones encountered by healthy or abled people.
—Dana Snitzky, Longreads, 18 Sep. 2019
The criteria of the law apply equally to abled and disabled alike.
—Chris Eaton, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abled
Adjective
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In California, about 42% of nondisabled adults on Medi-Cal work full time and an additional 20% work part time.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2025
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As of Friday, the latest iteration could cut Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars, including by new work requirements focused on nondisabled adults without dependents.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Under South Korean law, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 35 are required to serve in the country’s military for at least 18 months.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This increase has largely been driven by able-bodied adults receiving benefits.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Spelling out the issue would also be pointless, as the unimpaired spouse is only too aware of the impact his partner’s behavior is having on their social life.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
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For unimpaired drivers, the seat belt is the best defense against a drunk driver, according to the release.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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
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“Abled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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