as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for an able and reliable assistant
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Recent Examples of able
The Health Department was able to take on the MPS workload at that point because the cases were relatively minimal throughout the rest of the city that early in the year, Weber said.
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Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
In recent years, online scammers and thieves have been able to extract significant personal information from a boarding pass, even if the confirmation number is obscured.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
The two were able to team up for a split second to get Nia Jax out of the way.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
According to the proposal, students would not be able to receive both a workforce Pell grant and a regular Pell grant, and the workforce Pell would contribute to a student’s lifetime Pell grant maximum, which is typically about six years of coursework.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
In recent years, online scammers and thieves have been able to extract significant personal information from a boarding pass, even if the confirmation number is obscured.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
The two were able to team up for a split second to get Nia Jax out of the way.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
According to the proposal, students would not be able to receive both a workforce Pell grant and a regular Pell grant, and the workforce Pell would contribute to a student’s lifetime Pell grant maximum, which is typically about six years of coursework.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Cline: Unlike qualified plans, the assets in non-qualified plans aren’t required to be held in a separate trust.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In their wins against Arsenal in the UCL semis and Inter Milan in the final, this young, balanced roster looked capable of piling up several trophies in the years to come.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Those engines are capable of running on diesel, kerosene or jet-A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
July 07,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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That includes reversing harmful provisions in the reconciliation bill, reinstating valuation protections for family businesses, making estate planning resources accessible, and investing in culturally competent legal and financial services in our communities.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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