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a condition that interferes with someone's ability to engage in certain tasks
The group provides one-on-one mentorship to students with various disabilities. The disability caused by the car crash prevented him from working.
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Recent Examples of disabilities
Noel, who had developmental and physical disabilities, has been presumed dead for years but was never found until now, the FBI said.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Special education teachers in the Salmon River Central School District of New York confined students with disabilities in wooden boxes, state officials say.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 May 2026
Amanda Hils, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Health, said the changes were necessary to rein in costs of programs supporting people with disabilities, which had grown by more than 144% over the past five years.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Words like that have a real impact because they’ve been used for years to mock and tear down people with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The institution also operates as a specialized hospital for severe disabilities, with expertise in prosthetics and rehabilitation.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
For example, funding for services to students with disabilities is 43% higher than in the 2025 budget, according to the governor’s office.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The organization supports people with disabilities and their families.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
In aggregate, this amounts to a $13 billion boost in federal government payments to private insurers to run health plans for people over 65 and certain individuals with disabilities.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Special education teachers in the Salmon River Central School District of New York confined students with disabilities in wooden boxes, state officials say.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 May 2026
Amanda Hils, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Health, said the changes were necessary to rein in costs of programs supporting people with disabilities, which had grown by more than 144% over the past five years.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Words like that have a real impact because they’ve been used for years to mock and tear down people with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The institution also operates as a specialized hospital for severe disabilities, with expertise in prosthetics and rehabilitation.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
For example, funding for services to students with disabilities is 43% higher than in the 2025 budget, according to the governor’s office.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The organization supports people with disabilities and their families.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
In aggregate, this amounts to a $13 billion boost in federal government payments to private insurers to run health plans for people over 65 and certain individuals with disabilities.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabilities
Noun
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Her giving and open personality allowed a viable recovery from the two serious injuries.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The two victims who were shot while inside their vehicles were also taken to Boston hospitals with life-threatening injuries, officials said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The analyses of these complex neural pathways and the data could eventually unlock therapies for cognitive and emotional conditions, including dementia, mood disorders, and various impairments in cognitive control.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The organization helps empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to reach their fullest potential.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Disabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabilities. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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