as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
For almost a decade, Musk has claimed that FSD is capable of driving coast to coast unaided, despite Tesla never actually attempting such a feat publicly.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
With Mendoza, the Hoosiers are capable of more.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Adobe Stock The era of agentic AI is here, or so we are told, bringing super-smart AI assistants capable of carrying out complex tasks on our behalf.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The mill is mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and is capable of churning out 1,500 hp and 1,180 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
With Mendoza, the Hoosiers are capable of more.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Adobe Stock The era of agentic AI is here, or so we are told, bringing super-smart AI assistants capable of carrying out complex tasks on our behalf.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The mill is mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and is capable of churning out 1,500 hp and 1,180 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Not all carry-ons are suitable for use on a hiking trail, and not all hiking packs should be used as a carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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DeChambeau, who won the 2024 US Open and had a stunning season this year was qualified directly for Team USA.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The facility is open to the public and offers open play, ladder leagues, drop-in and one-on-one instruction, plus six-week or drop-in group lessons taught by qualified pros.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Education and workforce development are also important; cities will require competent cybersecurity specialists who can manage these complex ecosystems.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The handwritten motion came after the judge held a hearing last month to determine if Bixby was mentally competent for execution.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Should Williams be able to put together another big performance against the Raiders, the media coverage of him could shift back to the future superstar status that he was given before the 2024 NFL Draft.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of value in being able to stream content across the world and this puts Hulu in a lower spot.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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