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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
Poor sleep also undermines decision making and emotional regulation, two capacities that many successful professionals depend upon every day for work and which are also essential for wellness.
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Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Alzubi has worked in the district in various capacities, including chemistry teacher and assistant principal, since 2013.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Ceramic rotors have some of the highest heat capacities and are often found on exotic cars.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Ideally, retirement can also permit reinventing one’s life with different capacities and priorities.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
But the smaller capacities are similarly expensive.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 17 June 2026
Responsible treatment of that debt is therefore fundamental to the district’s near-term capacities and long-term prospects.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Their main limitations include their low capacities and reduced energy efficiency in extremely cold climates or conditions.
—Moncef Krarti, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The crane is intended to support the installation of wind turbines with capacities exceeding 10 megawatts and hub heights above 656 feet, a segment expected to expand as developers seek higher energy yields from fewer turbines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Alzubi has worked in the district in various capacities, including chemistry teacher and assistant principal, since 2013.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Ceramic rotors have some of the highest heat capacities and are often found on exotic cars.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Ideally, retirement can also permit reinventing one’s life with different capacities and priorities.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
But the smaller capacities are similarly expensive.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 17 June 2026
Responsible treatment of that debt is therefore fundamental to the district’s near-term capacities and long-term prospects.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Their main limitations include their low capacities and reduced energy efficiency in extremely cold climates or conditions.
—Moncef Krarti, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The crane is intended to support the installation of wind turbines with capacities exceeding 10 megawatts and hub heights above 656 feet, a segment expected to expand as developers seek higher energy yields from fewer turbines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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But the higher volumes required technical advances, including a retractable 25-foot-long keel, a hybrid power-management system, and a towering 221-foot main mast and 199-foot mizzen to handle enormous sail areas.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Goldman estimates that normalization could be achieved with a 12 million barrels-per-day increase in Hormuz flows from current levels, bringing volumes back to just 70% of pre-war levels.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Operators can deploy the system in less than two minutes, allowing units to establish surveillance positions quickly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Devers developed into a star in Boston, but fell out with the front office over being asked to move positions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Previous roles include those of adjunct curator of Latin American art at Tate, London (2012–15) and curator of Singapore’s LARA collection (2012–20).—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 June 2026
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The stereotypes of casting Latinos as criminals on screen persisted, with one in four immigrant characters cast in roles involving drug dealing, smuggling, and human trafficking.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Both have calf muscle injuries—Neymar on his right Pulisic on his left—that are hindering their abilities to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Australia tried to neutralize the Americans’ superior speed and technical abilities by getting physical, rough play that German referee Felix Zwayer largely allowed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Most of the jobs, 334, are full-time, which is 109 above the pre-construction projection in that category.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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While municipalities may authorize certain vehicle assignments or equipment for operational purposes, local policies do not supersede state law.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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This approach will enable capabilities far surpassing current models while consuming a mere fraction of the energy.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Dana-co plans to build on Lunya’s existing brand equity while bringing operational expertise, product development resources, wholesale relationships, planning discipline, and direct-consumer capabilities to support future growth.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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