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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 roles
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
The pact also calls for strengthening operational capacities of the Haiti National Police and Armed Forces of Haiti, defining cooperation protocols with the Gang Suppression Force and the reactivation of the National Commission for Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Some of the capacities cited may also represent theoretical potential or systems that are not consistently operating at full scale.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Our remarkable energy-harvesting capacities, in the form of fossil fuel use, have triggered a feedback in the form of climate change.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The winners among the recent arrivals, at least in terms of attendance relative to capacities?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The memory will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities, with higher capacities to come in the future.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Musk and Yaccarino have been invited in their capacities as managers of X at the time of the events investigated.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rubbermaid Commercial Products manufactures heavy-duty structural foam plastic stock tanks, often branded as BRUTE tanks, commonly used for livestock watering and available in capacities of 50, 100, 150 and 300 gallons.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Their excess production capacities, mostly dedicated to electric vehicles that nobody wants, could be converted to producing missiles, bullets, and bombs, which would be far more productive.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Some of the capacities cited may also represent theoretical potential or systems that are not consistently operating at full scale.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Our remarkable energy-harvesting capacities, in the form of fossil fuel use, have triggered a feedback in the form of climate change.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The winners among the recent arrivals, at least in terms of attendance relative to capacities?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The memory will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities, with higher capacities to come in the future.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Musk and Yaccarino have been invited in their capacities as managers of X at the time of the events investigated.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rubbermaid Commercial Products manufactures heavy-duty structural foam plastic stock tanks, often branded as BRUTE tanks, commonly used for livestock watering and available in capacities of 50, 100, 150 and 300 gallons.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Their excess production capacities, mostly dedicated to electric vehicles that nobody wants, could be converted to producing missiles, bullets, and bombs, which would be far more productive.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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Palm Jebel Ali ranked second only to Palm Jumeirah in luxury transaction volumes last year.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In practice, those systems are not ready for the volumes EPR will generate.—
Jessica Binns,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now, even in 2026 with ginormous needs at multiple defensive positions such as linebacker, cornerback and defensive end, this concept could still show up in the first round.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials have said their final offer includes multiple wage increases and hourly rates comparable to similar positions at other area employers, WGLT reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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With the Moon in your 10th House squaring Mars in your 7th, expectations can clash if roles or responsibilities aren’t clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fuller could easily be a game-day active player because of those special teams abilities.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the past, even when Gobert has done his job to the best of anyone’s abilities, Jokic has often found answers in the form of knocking down outside jumpers or by flashing his feathery touch in the midrange.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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When people are priced out of their neighborhoods, they are pushed farther away from their jobs, schools and support systems.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Players are also connected with jobs via the team’s union.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here, sheep can’t solve crimes until human incompetence forces them to step into the breach; though pushed for the purposes of fantasy, the limits of animal intelligence are a poignant factor in the tale.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional veterinary advice.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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With the third-year pro also coming off a subpar 2025 campaign, Wells’ offensive capabilities have been the subject of questioning in recent weeks and months.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the case of Iran, here too, the threat level was not enough to warrant strikes, according to a top government official responsible for observing and evaluating Iran’s capabilities.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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