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
The Broncos are high on rising third-year tackle Frank Crum, who filled in capably in spot snaps in 2025 when McGlinchey was temporarily banged up.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The wacky characters and stretchy action of the franchise were capably brought to life in a candy-colored world, and it was renewed for a second season almost immediately.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Which forwards can capably fill depth roles?
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The wacky characters and stretchy action of the franchise were capably brought to life in a candy-colored world, and it was renewed for a second season almost immediately.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Which forwards can capably fill depth roles?
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capably
Adverb
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Johannes displays an astonishing technical prowess and an ability to masterfully sing advanced tenor repertoire.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since then, it has been performed across much of the world, being ideally suited to these impecunious times and very masterfully written.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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In my view, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu skillfully used political leverage and diplomatic pressure to shape the process publicly and privately.—
Mehrzad Boroujerdi,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The ensemble is so well put together, however, that one’s interest never lags.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is a growing perception that some schools are frequently tampering and that knowledge compels other schools to tamper as well to avoid being placed at a competitive disadvantage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Sherri arose in 2022 after Shepherd ably filled in for Wendy Williams at the end of that show’s run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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Marcus Smart, who didn’t take a shot in the first three quarters, ably stepped into an open corner three in the fourth for the first of his seven points down the stretch.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But the speed and the solidarity with which states came forward suggest the states don’t feel like the DOJ acted competently.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wrike is a deeply customizable project management app that competently handles everything from building forms to proofing, though its costs can be high.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To these critics, the pitfalls of feminist politics—that jealously guarded privileges of race and class keep women from uniting in the interests of their gender—are neatly symbolized in Stanton’s story.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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At its end, Páez framed the debate neatly.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
11 Mar. 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
Adverb
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Jessica Chastain is icy as Jennifer, a wealthy socialite who dallies with and then falls for Fernando, a younger, undocumented Mexican ballet dancer played rather less expertly by Isaac Hernández.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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While Jane expertly performs Drag Race humor, Myki manages to feel like a comedic brain applying her ideas to Drag Race.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Capably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capably. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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