as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable
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Noun
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Your ability to adapt keeps the energy alive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026 -
Those abilities would make Astier a key contributor in DeMarco’s offense, which is designed to be more structured and feature plenty of floor spacing — areas the team struggled with last season under Sandy Brondello.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The airline announced several new Fort Lauderdale flights to accommodate the long-term drop in seat capacity left by Spirit’s cessation of service.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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The administration says the new 90,000-square-foot structure will increase capacity for guests at state dinners and other events, to the tune of at least $300 million.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Noun
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It is called the fusion centers, run by local police, maintaining capabilities that are invasive and violate, accessing all devices, all.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The company has also added specialist hires to strengthen its digital capabilities and taken more control of key markets through localization and international advertising.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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