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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
Despite its small size, this portable bag boasts a one-liter capacity that can carry all of your daily travel essentials, combining convenience, security, and style for anyone on the move.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Bella discovers her body’s capacity for pleasure early on in her second go-round at life, and the shock and distaste with which human society greets its public display soon after.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
The city’s emergency overflow shelter is available to adults over 18, with capacity for dogs in kennels, but the office encouraged people who need a warm place to sleep to seek primary shelters as a first option.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
These are troubling developments, but CELAC and EU nations are committed and have the capacity to put things right.
—Gustavo Petro, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Bella discovers her body’s capacity for pleasure early on in her second go-round at life, and the shock and distaste with which human society greets its public display soon after.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
The city’s emergency overflow shelter is available to adults over 18, with capacity for dogs in kennels, but the office encouraged people who need a warm place to sleep to seek primary shelters as a first option.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
These are troubling developments, but CELAC and EU nations are committed and have the capacity to put things right.
—Gustavo Petro, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although Everglades restoration is now moving greater volumes of water south into fragile areas such as Everglades National Park, there are fresh concerns about the potential spread of phosphorus pollution.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jimenez’s link-up role for Fulham is visible in his passing solar system, which shows the distance of his passes, the most common players receiving them and their average positions when doing so.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are other examples of lawmakers leaving public office for lobbying roles, but keeping their accounts open and spending from them.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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By high school, Carter had acted in theater and earned a role in Neil Simon’s production of The Odd Couple.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The designer, who holds certifications in accessible design, says the triangle’s goal of removing obstructions resonates with today’s emphasis on safe accessibility for kitchen users of all ages and abilities.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gafford, who was recently reinserted into the starting lineup alongside Davis, will be called upon to shoulder more of the load on both ends of the floor, particularly defensively.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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As more loads were seized through the summer and fall of 2024, Wedding began to rely increasingly on one of Toronto’s most colorful criminal defense attorneys, Deepak Paradkar, for information, according to the indictment.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Four major data centers are coming to southern Michigan as major companies are ramping up their artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital capabilities.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This demands extremely fast detection, early warning, and emergency response – key capabilities for modern military and civil defense forces.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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