as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the summer intern performed all assigned tasks at the television station capably and quickly
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Recent Examples of capably
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
James played in back-to-back games for the second time this season — and the second time this week, capably completing a set of five games in seven days for the 41-year-old superstar who had previously been resting for one game in back-to-back sets.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Diggs performed capably while playing nearly half of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in its regular-season finale Sunday.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
One of Chris Grier’s best 2025 pickups as general manager before his dismissal, Strange seized the right guard job from Kion Smith, following James Daniels’ Week 1 injury, and generally performed capably.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The fest is now capably overseen by Nachhattar Singh Chandi, another successful businessman and longtime local who had served on the fest’s board under Matzner, with pivotal assistance from the fest’s longtime publicist and tireless champion Steven Wilson of Scenario PR.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
All-terrain tires and a higher ride height allow the EX30 to steer capably through challenging cracks and crevices.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
James played in back-to-back games for the second time this season — and the second time this week, capably completing a set of five games in seven days for the 41-year-old superstar who had previously been resting for one game in back-to-back sets.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Diggs performed capably while playing nearly half of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in its regular-season finale Sunday.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
One of Chris Grier’s best 2025 pickups as general manager before his dismissal, Strange seized the right guard job from Kion Smith, following James Daniels’ Week 1 injury, and generally performed capably.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The fest is now capably overseen by Nachhattar Singh Chandi, another successful businessman and longtime local who had served on the fest’s board under Matzner, with pivotal assistance from the fest’s longtime publicist and tireless champion Steven Wilson of Scenario PR.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
All-terrain tires and a higher ride height allow the EX30 to steer capably through challenging cracks and crevices.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capably
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Instead, my research documented how LBJ masterfully used the questionable attacks as a persuasively powerful pretext to convince Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution by a near unanimous vote; only one senator voted against it.—
Richard Cherwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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An early architect of the cult of celebrity, Bardot masterfully harnessed the energy of the Swinging Sixties, framing herself as a free-spirited embodiment of a changing world.—
Isobel Thompson,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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Either way, these are films that skillfully utilize the holiday to explore the human need for connection.—
Kate Stroup,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Dec. 2025
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In the annals of moronic behavior, driving forty minutes out of your way in the middle of the night in order to secretly and skillfully cut down everybody’s favorite tree does not come up.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The economic stakes are rising as well.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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And the team has reinforced its minor league system as well by bringing in lefty Brendan Cellucci and assigning him to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Barnes ably defended Atlanta big man Kristaps Porziņģis for a good chunk of the first half on Monday, despite playing with two fouls.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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While leaning on Robbins’ style for its dance interludes — kudos to choreographer Maija Garcia for deftly capturing his movement vocabulary and the performers for so ably executing it — the script’s structure seems more an homage to Tennessee Williams.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
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But the price tag will rise by another $10 billion, the completion date will be pushed off to 2050, and people will begin to fondly reminisce about how competently the Big Dig project was run.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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And why can’t the state competently handle major tech projects?—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
30 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Of the many special touches, having your passport returned to your room after check-in, neatly tied with a ribbon.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hardee’s return fits neatly into that broader narrative.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Perhaps the most controversial policy is holding back third graders who cannot read proficiently.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
14 Jan. 2026
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Over 75% of the student body at Eastway speaks a first language other than English, with many students who do not yet speak English proficiently.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen exploited the holes in their quick pass defense expertly last week, going 12-of-14 for 134 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Add Gigi Hadid’s suede shacket into the mix, expertly teamed up with a relaxed barrel-leg, and those winter style blues will be history.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Capably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capably. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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