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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
Jeff Miles, the environmental services director at the Unified Government, said in May that cleaning trash out of area drains and grates, as well as the completion of the storm/sewer system separation, would open up the capacities for area stormwater lines.
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Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Rather than competing directly with technology and AI, this model strengthens the distinctly human capacities that AI cannot replicate.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The seminary’s enduring mission, like that of all great institutions of learning, is to cultivate the intellectual and ethical capacities of leaders prepared to confront the complexities of history.
—Brad Braxton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The peaceful young Ukrainians who filled the streets in July were demanding that the state enforce accountability, preserve democratic norms, uphold the integrity of state institutions—and above all, ensure that the defense capacities of the armed forces were not undermined.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Western allies need to produce quality technology at great speed and in greater mass, Sakaliene said, potentially aided by combining civil and military capacities.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Most of the traits that are good, like being conscientious and agreeable are also cool, but in different capacities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The complicated and enriching work of raising individual babies was also important, pushing humans to discover new internal capacities and modes of connection.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Potential impacts The majority of the schools on the list have enrollment figures below 70% of their capacities, meeting the district’s definition of under-enrolled.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Rather than competing directly with technology and AI, this model strengthens the distinctly human capacities that AI cannot replicate.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The seminary’s enduring mission, like that of all great institutions of learning, is to cultivate the intellectual and ethical capacities of leaders prepared to confront the complexities of history.
—Brad Braxton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The peaceful young Ukrainians who filled the streets in July were demanding that the state enforce accountability, preserve democratic norms, uphold the integrity of state institutions—and above all, ensure that the defense capacities of the armed forces were not undermined.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Western allies need to produce quality technology at great speed and in greater mass, Sakaliene said, potentially aided by combining civil and military capacities.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Most of the traits that are good, like being conscientious and agreeable are also cool, but in different capacities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The complicated and enriching work of raising individual babies was also important, pushing humans to discover new internal capacities and modes of connection.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Potential impacts The majority of the schools on the list have enrollment figures below 70% of their capacities, meeting the district’s definition of under-enrolled.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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Industry officials defended carbon capture and storage as having an inherently low risk and say emerging technologies, such as storing carbon dioxide in basalt formations where it becomes mineralized, could dramatically increase total storage volumes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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On average, those runners returned to training within six weeks of giving birth and reached 80% of their prepregnancy training volumes by three months.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saturday's opponent, Arkansas State, promises to have a much more dynamic attack with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and plenty of speed at the skill positions.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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The series provides an opportunity for new and younger dancers to showcase their abilities.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alcohol blurs a person's judgment, reaction time and abilities.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The college has implemented new programs and expanded others that are tied to in-demand jobs, Posey said.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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As of 2024, about 28% of young adults were living on their own with jobs – the most common milestone pattern among people ages 25 to 34.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Among other roles, there are plenty of incredible data engineers, data scientists and data analysts who use advanced research methods to provide genuine insight into their club’s chances of success.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Eric Bogosian and Justin Kirk round out the cast, reprising their roles as Daniel Molloy and Raglan James from Interview With the Vampire.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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In July, Anthropic was awarded a Pentagon contract to develop national security AI capabilities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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And even as China emphasizes that its military is for defensive purposes, its show of strength on Wednesday has given analysts around the world a clear look at the extent of its offensive capabilities and its vast capacity to produce arms.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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