as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for an able and reliable assistant
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Recent Examples of able
Jockeys from abroad are primarily able to get their foot in the door competing in the U.S. by using the P visa for athletes and O visa for individuals with extraordinary achievement.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 May 2025
These are the ideal mornings for those in the Northern Hemisphere to view the meteor shower, and under optimal conditions—meaning without city lights—observers should be able to see about 10 to 15 Eta Aquariids per hour.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 May 2025
Within 24 hours, university police were able to talk to the person of interest.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
In addition to threatening Harvard’s tax-exempt status and halting federal grants, the Trump administration wants to block Harvard from being able to enroll international students.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 May 2025
These are the ideal mornings for those in the Northern Hemisphere to view the meteor shower, and under optimal conditions—meaning without city lights—observers should be able to see about 10 to 15 Eta Aquariids per hour.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 May 2025
Within 24 hours, university police were able to talk to the person of interest.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
In addition to threatening Harvard’s tax-exempt status and halting federal grants, the Trump administration wants to block Harvard from being able to enroll international students.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.—
Tarun Eldho Alias,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Ontario native tied a franchise record with six shutouts this season (second in the AHL) and registered the lowest goals-against average for a qualified goalkeeper in the team’s history (tied for first in the AHL).—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Readers should consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or cryptocurrency expert before making any investment decisions.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Cincinnati prioritized Knight, taking him with pick No. 49 in the second round, knowing the importance of adding a player capable of starting immediately.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Most notably, though, the bike undercuts the most capable of all middleweight ADVs, the Yamaha Ténéré 700, by thousands.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The connected satnav is competent and easy to read, with a capable keyword search function.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That balance is what so many Black birthing people are seeking: care that is competent and affirming, spiritual and informed.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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