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
Can Bub Carrington score more efficiently and defend more capably?
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But Burrow is sidelined for weeks after toe surgery, and the Broncos will see Browning in his stead on Monday night, a longtime backup who capably filled in for Burrow over seven starts in 2023.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Vince, a recovering addict with a scraggly beard, starts too grimy for the actor to capably sell.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Termination can occur immediately if the NBPA suspends or revokes an agent’s certification, but Turner capably performed his duties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Rocky capably steps up to Washington’s loose but intense actorly flow, and contributes a great song too.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But Burrow is sidelined for weeks after toe surgery, and the Broncos will see Browning in his stead on Monday night, a longtime backup who capably filled in for Burrow over seven starts in 2023.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Vince, a recovering addict with a scraggly beard, starts too grimy for the actor to capably sell.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Termination can occur immediately if the NBPA suspends or revokes an agent’s certification, but Turner capably performed his duties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Rocky capably steps up to Washington’s loose but intense actorly flow, and contributes a great song too.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capably
Adverb
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There are multiple styles too, like those in which the handles swapped leather for shiny metals, adding a contemporary twist and masterfully pairing with the models’ midi skirts, playful outerwear clad in primary colors, and preppy tailoring.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The collector sought letters, manuscripts and research by Turner's predecessors, contemporaries, champions and even an art student who could masterfully copy his pieces.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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At Alexander McQueen, Seán McGirr presented one of the favorite collections of the season, skillfully creating a beautiful collection.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Auloea Portable Mini Car Vacuum Cleaner Tackling messes in the car isn’t always easy—awkward spaces and small nooks and crannies skillfully hide dirt, debris, and more that are nearly invisible to the naked eye.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Those who instead see a flexible talent pool as a strategic advantage in building a dynamic and flexible company probably will fare better.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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At that point, the Cowboys were well on their way to their second win of the season, defeating the New York Jets 37-22.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That usage scenario would have guaranteed a sync conflict a few years ago, but the service’s cloud synchronization ably fielded it this time.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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As for the sport itself, Safdie illustrates it ably but impersonally.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The selling point of the Conjurings is that they are competently made haunted house movies that reliably feature good set pieces.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The canine, named Charlie, was captured competently pulling the cover off an outdoor paddling pool, all by himself while his owner was away.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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His mustache is neatly trimmed.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its two pressure settings are powerful enough to clear away plaque without overdoing it, all in a compact design that tucks neatly under the sink or into your carry-on.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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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In an October news release announcing the partnership, district officials said the long-term goal will focus on ensuring all students can read proficiently by third grade and pave the way for success for the rest of their academic careers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Those rosters from the past were mostly homegrown, with a few veterans expertly folded in.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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My Wild Wine Women’s group visited the nicely situated tasting barn recently for wine and food pairings; the latter is all prepared by the family and expertly matched to the wines.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Capably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capably. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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