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as in position
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 role
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 ability
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacity
That resilience depends on a network where capacity, connectivity and competition work together to give shippers reliable choices.
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Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
As part of the partnership, DHL Global Forwarding France will reserve a portion of the Vela vessels’ capacity, with volume commitments increasing as the fleet ramps up.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
That project entered its second phase with a $2 million contract and uses CF3D manufacturing, fiber steering, and topology optimization to develop lightweight fuselage structures with greater internal volume and payload capacity.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
LaGore identifies a fundamental shift in how capacity is being removed from the system.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for capacity
Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
As part of the partnership, DHL Global Forwarding France will reserve a portion of the Vela vessels’ capacity, with volume commitments increasing as the fleet ramps up.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
That project entered its second phase with a $2 million contract and uses CF3D manufacturing, fiber steering, and topology optimization to develop lightweight fuselage structures with greater internal volume and payload capacity.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
LaGore identifies a fundamental shift in how capacity is being removed from the system.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for capacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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Pages was one of four Dodgers leading their respective position groups, joined by first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Max Muncy and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who led all players with 1,165,133 votes.
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In some cases, positions left vacant by retiring or resigning employees were not filled.
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Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
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In one of his rougher outings of the season, Meyer showed his ability to steady himself in the middle and prevent a game from unraveling, the kind of adversity every starting pitcher is guaranteed to face at some point.
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Still scoreless at halftime After 45 minutes, neither team has been able to score a goal, which will be crucial to their ability to move forward in the Round of 32.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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For hearts that are already under stress, that extra load can tip things in a dangerous direction.
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That means taking away human driver jobs could be particularly detrimental in the state.
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Young men with at least a bachelor’s degree spent an average of 14 hours less annually on the job between 2019 and 2022.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.
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Time and time again in the history of technology, monopolistic industry leaders that long seemed invincible—from Xerox to IBM to AT&T—have proven vulnerable to agile upstarts and technology advances that broke markets wide open by lowering costs, expanding supply and leapfrogging capabilities.
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Both the council and Congress have floated some good ideas for streamlining disaster assistance, reducing administrative burdens and improving uneven recovery capabilities among states.
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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