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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
served in the capacity of the network's White House correspondent for a year
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as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
offered advice in his capacity as a lawyer
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as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacities
LaVert Murray Murray has worked for the Unified Government in varying capacities, including decades on its economic development team before becoming an advisor during Garner’s administration.
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Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Laboratory testing capacities at the CDC and expert guidance to analyze local trends may also be hampered during the shutdown, experts say.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Many are choosing to work in more flexible capacities for longer and viewing retirement less as a full stop and more as a transition to new frontiers, including philanthropy, advisory roles, and entrepreneurship.
—Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
These capacities touch nearly every aspect of mental health, including self-esteem, stress regulation, learning, empathy, and resilience.
—Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Three of the honorees have worked in various capacities in the Berryessa Union School District.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Storage is available in capacities of up to 1TB, with prices of $1,099 for the 11-inch model and $1,449 for the 13-inch model.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
In addition to being part of their opening act, the rocker was involved with the band in various capacities before officially taking on the role of lead guitarist.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Steele -- who has represented the North Little Rock area for more than two decades in different capacities, including in the Arkansas House, Senate and as a school board member -- endorsed Dokes to be his successor.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Laboratory testing capacities at the CDC and expert guidance to analyze local trends may also be hampered during the shutdown, experts say.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Many are choosing to work in more flexible capacities for longer and viewing retirement less as a full stop and more as a transition to new frontiers, including philanthropy, advisory roles, and entrepreneurship.
—Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
These capacities touch nearly every aspect of mental health, including self-esteem, stress regulation, learning, empathy, and resilience.
—Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Three of the honorees have worked in various capacities in the Berryessa Union School District.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Storage is available in capacities of up to 1TB, with prices of $1,099 for the 11-inch model and $1,449 for the 13-inch model.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
In addition to being part of their opening act, the rocker was involved with the band in various capacities before officially taking on the role of lead guitarist.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Steele -- who has represented the North Little Rock area for more than two decades in different capacities, including in the Arkansas House, Senate and as a school board member -- endorsed Dokes to be his successor.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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However, transaction volumes remain modest relative to overall corporate payment flows.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Executives for all three retailers agree inventory positions for holiday will be normal, despite tariff uncertainty that many feared would affect order volumes.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cunha would drop into deeper positions, looking to trap any second balls won, before moving into vacated space.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The technology’s growing adoption in political circles may force candidates in similar positions as Hashmi to the table, when the alternative is an AI clone created by the opponent.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the district’s Notice of Election, the fund’s purposes are vague, the debt obligations are for 40 years, and taxpayers will owe far more.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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To help Bacon get these abilities back, Keyoumars Ashkan, professor of neurosurgery, performed DBS on her, implanting electrodes in Bacon's brain and tracking her body’s reaction in real time.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some parapsychologists, people who study paranormal phenomena, believe the explanation lies in dogs’ extrasensory perception, or ESP—mental abilities beyond the five senses.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Silos’ Food Truck Park also offers a range of local vendors with loads of meals and drinks to enjoy all day long.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The performance will bring together EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who sing for the roles of Rumi (Arden Cho ), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), respectively.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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But now the roles are reversed, with his father watching on as the younger Guerrero adds to the family legacy and continues to light up the diamond.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 2028 Olympics Earlier this year, Archer Aviation became the exclusive air taxi partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a move Goldstein hopes will demonstrate Midnight’s capabilities on a global stage.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kyiv is now pinning its hopes on Europe to beef up its capabilities.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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