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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
The government shouldn’t eliminate or hobble the federal disaster-response infrastructure — but also, states can do more to prepare for and respond to disasters, such as investing in climate resilience and expanding their emergency management capacity.
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Contemplated for decades and gaining traction among Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s proposed Shasta Dam and Reservoir Enlargement Project would boost the capacity of California’s largest reservoir.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Bonnie Ross, a clothing importer, says many are expected to rush to bring in their merchandise, but the capacity of the factories, the cargo ships and ports is limited.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 May 2025
Much like the overbuilding in the real estate sector that triggered a crisis and erased much of Chinese household wealth, excessive industrial capacity has deepened imbalances in the economy and raised questions about the model’s sustainability, particularly if broader conditions worsen.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Contemplated for decades and gaining traction among Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s proposed Shasta Dam and Reservoir Enlargement Project would boost the capacity of California’s largest reservoir.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Bonnie Ross, a clothing importer, says many are expected to rush to bring in their merchandise, but the capacity of the factories, the cargo ships and ports is limited.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 May 2025
Much like the overbuilding in the real estate sector that triggered a crisis and erased much of Chinese household wealth, excessive industrial capacity has deepened imbalances in the economy and raised questions about the model’s sustainability, particularly if broader conditions worsen.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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All had MRIs that allowed the scientists to analyze differences in the volume and concentration of certain brain tissues.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Instead of being pulled half up like the ‘90s, Banks opted for a short side part with one side cascading to the other, maintaining the look’s traditional volume.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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And, because the cube is moving at nearly the speed of light, that position was very different indeed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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Uber’s new features come as the company accelerates its leadership position in the ride-sharing market and seeks to offer more affordable alternatives for users.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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But Critchfield acknowledged that cuts at the federal level could pose challenges if states have to take on more of an oversight role.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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Longevity in past roles can be a strong indicator of someone's ability to adapt and grow within your organization.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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More recently, Quakers sued the federal government this year over federal immigration agents’ ability to make arrests at houses of worship.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Many Democrats at the time had privately expressed concerns with his ability to lead the panel, given his cancer diagnosis announced two days after winning reelection in 2024.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2025
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Being at an all-inclusive resort helped ease my mental load, which often becomes overwhelming.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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In Singapore, a skyscraper adapts to monsoon winds, shifting the HVAC load to avoid structural strain.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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First announced in 2022, the project is expected to involve an investment of 7.6 billion euros ($8.5 billion) and create almost 10,000 local jobs when completed.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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His purpose was to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the genocide and advocate for the release of 23 hostages detained in Azerbaijan.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Yes, ballet, jazz, hip hop, African and tap are on the syllabus—but so is purpose.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Hewlett-Packard Enterprise recently announced similar capabilities for its B10000 Alletra storage systems.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But those rules became even stricter under Trump and barred Nvidia from selling the chips in China, even after the company pared down their capabilities.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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