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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
In January this year, Masdar’s global renewable energy capacity hit a notable milestone of 65 GW – up from 51 GW in 2025–placing it two-thirds of the way towards its goal of reaching 100 GW capacity by 2030.
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Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The capacity to act on it had thinned.
—Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Emirates earlier this month posted record profits, benefiting from a quicker restoration of capacity at its Dubai base during the conflict.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 21 May 2026
The Shed End capacity is way too small and shouldn’t be taken up by a hotel.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The capacity to act on it had thinned.
—Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Emirates earlier this month posted record profits, benefiting from a quicker restoration of capacity at its Dubai base during the conflict.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 21 May 2026
The Shed End capacity is way too small and shouldn’t be taken up by a hotel.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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On average, midweek travel dates are usually quieter for a few reasons, including the fact that fewer vacationers start or end their trips in the middle of the week and business travel volume is lower on Tuesdays.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Meanwhile, nearly 90% of companies are using AI to screen candidates, overwhelmed by a staggering volume of résumés.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Steep price drops on the prospect of peace have pushed many oil bulls to the sidelines, leaving them to hold small positions for very limited periods of time, several traders said.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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As soon as Luca de Meo took on the CEO role at Kering in September, he was convinced that luxury’s next chapter should include a strong dialogue between cultures.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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While the company did not disclose the exact flight time beyond saying it was completed in just over six hours, the route highlights the aircraft’s ability to connect North America and Europe at high speed.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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But its most potent advantage is undoubtedly its ability to engender fearsome loyalty from many young Lebanese Shia Muslims.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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In that way, public adjusters might help lighten a load for an insurance company employee by clearing away some of the clutter in a claim with the client.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Thomas was then promoted to the top job in March 2025, with the title of design director.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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My novel is about that sea-change and the search for purpose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Advanced radar and air-defense capabilities have become essential as naval forces face increasingly challenging aerial threats.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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