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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
But as negotiations between the two sides stalled, rivals OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI also agreed to deploy their models in classified capacities.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
First, each of the six propositions rests on eminently reasonable judgments about various institutions and their likely performance, capacities, and incentives.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
The company has introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations for its 14-inch and 16-inch machines, pairing new chip architecture tweaks with faster storage and higher default capacities.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
These capacities often mature over time.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
Menin, 58, has worked in a number of capacities in and around New York City government.
—Kristine Johnson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Pitched as social-media surveillance, tools like Skopenow and Cobwebs have expanded ICE and other agencies’ capacities significantly.
—Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Heitzman, who's worked in restaurants in varying capacities for decades, has Rescue Dog Hot Sauce and Blended Kitchen, while Becker is the mind behind Must Heart Dogs, a successful small-batch dog treat company.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 24 Feb. 2026
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
First, each of the six propositions rests on eminently reasonable judgments about various institutions and their likely performance, capacities, and incentives.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
The company has introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations for its 14-inch and 16-inch machines, pairing new chip architecture tweaks with faster storage and higher default capacities.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
These capacities often mature over time.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
Menin, 58, has worked in a number of capacities in and around New York City government.
—Kristine Johnson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Pitched as social-media surveillance, tools like Skopenow and Cobwebs have expanded ICE and other agencies’ capacities significantly.
—Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Heitzman, who's worked in restaurants in varying capacities for decades, has Rescue Dog Hot Sauce and Blended Kitchen, while Becker is the mind behind Must Heart Dogs, a successful small-batch dog treat company.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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Throughout, sunlight streams through the expansive glazing, casting shifting patterns across the rooms and emphasizing the home’s sense of movement, while the curving lines and airy volumes create a rhythm that carries the eye seamlessly from one space to the next.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Americans have become more reliant than ever on freight deliveries, with trucking volumes expected to increase significantly.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the accounts of parents and officials who spoke anonymously, the students described administrators beating them with sticks on their legs, backs and genitals while being forced to maintain stress positions.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The character got killed off after only one season but afterwards her career took off, with stellar ensemble roles in big-budget films like 2015’s superhero tentpole Fantastic Four and, that same year, Ridley Scott’s massive Matt Damon survival epic The Martian.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two roles, which absolutely could’ve been an exercise in special effects.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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What makes linen so great is its naturally cooling, quick-drying abilities, keeping you light and comfortable all season long.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Since July, Beijing has tried to curb excessive competition within industries while at the same time making sure jobs are protected.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite the explosion of AI creating more tech jobs, competition for those entry-level roles is just as hard.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the past decade, researchers have enhanced its capabilities through artificial intelligence and machine learning to help the robot better understand and respond to its surroundings.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Nvidia's confidence about compute buildouts is backed by its optimism about the capex sustainability of hyperscalers, thanks to their solid balance sheets and cash flow-generating capabilities.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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