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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 disability
Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were among the leading causes of disability and poor life outcomes for young people.
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Jessica Turner, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The Media Access Awards, which honor disability representation and authentic filmmaking in media, have officially rebranded as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (the Darcys).
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 28 May 2026
Short films include two documentaries about athletes with disabilities.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
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Jessica Turner, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The Media Access Awards, which honor disability representation and authentic filmmaking in media, have officially rebranded as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (the Darcys).
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 28 May 2026
Short films include two documentaries about athletes with disabilities.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disability
Noun
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One of the two deceased victims was taken to a hospital for injuries and later died.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Three others were taken to a nearby hospital with undisclosed injuries, the DFR said in its statement.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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These can cause severe scarring or disablement and may lead to amputations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Playing Arnie, the younger brother to Gilbert (Johnny Depp), DiCaprio doesn’t permit his character to be a simple, adorable variation on disablement.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Accessibility While there are two rooms suitable for those with mobility impairments, the grounds have irregular surfaces and some steep gradients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Therapy is appropriate when there's a diagnosable condition, significant distress, or impairment.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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In attempt to reduce the risk of damage to communities and ecosystems, the state has employed a wide range of tactics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Marina District of San Francisco, built on an artificial landfill made partly from mud dredged from the bay, suffered severe damage because of the weak sediment below.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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“Disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disability. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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