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the physical or mental power to do something
as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk
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Recent Examples of abilities
Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The Drive The CRV was an instant fun-fest with its fat gearshift stalk and quick around-town abilities.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Townsend’s departure had a double impact on the Knights, who missed his abilities as a receiver and as the team’s primary kick returner on special teams.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Cristobal said players are starting to realize that the bowl games give them a chance to showcase their abilities again and get scouted by pro organizations.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
To that end, schools are increasingly offering programs in which young people can work on their problem solving, communication, collaboration, time management and leadership abilities.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There’s no arguing that to do a job correctly, employees need to hone hard skills—that is, specific technical abilities, which practically every job requires.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Modern centers need varied abilities and, at times, more speed.
—Tony East, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The most forward-thinking organizations are those that are seamlessly enhancing their human workers’ abilities with AI tools to provide delightful customer experiences and drive sustained business success.
—Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The Drive The CRV was an instant fun-fest with its fat gearshift stalk and quick around-town abilities.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Townsend’s departure had a double impact on the Knights, who missed his abilities as a receiver and as the team’s primary kick returner on special teams.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Cristobal said players are starting to realize that the bowl games give them a chance to showcase their abilities again and get scouted by pro organizations.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
To that end, schools are increasingly offering programs in which young people can work on their problem solving, communication, collaboration, time management and leadership abilities.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There’s no arguing that to do a job correctly, employees need to hone hard skills—that is, specific technical abilities, which practically every job requires.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Modern centers need varied abilities and, at times, more speed.
—Tony East, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The most forward-thinking organizations are those that are seamlessly enhancing their human workers’ abilities with AI tools to provide delightful customer experiences and drive sustained business success.
—Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abilities
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Even the jokers, which do each have their own special ability, are quick to pick up — with their wildcard capabilities made easy to understand as they’re applied mid-round.Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Further, Russia is unlikely to agree to end the fighting without talks on NATO-Russian issues that go beyond Ukraine, such as the conventional force balance and long-range strike capabilities on the continent.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the 470-milliliter dustbin and 350-milliliter water tank are large enough capacities that won’t require frequent emptying or refilling, making the entire cleaning process hands-free.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
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Researchers have developed an advanced SSE with high ionic conductivity, enabling ultra-stable lithium metal batteries with exceptional cycling stability, high capacities, and fast charge-discharge rates.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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Set in 1705 during the reign of Queen Anne, the series stars Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) as Nell Jackson, widowed and possessed of occasional supernatural skills whenever someone threatens her, courtesy of a fairy sprite named Billy Blind (Nick Mohammed).Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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One requirement for anyone who has joined the cast, aside from drumming skills, has been expressive eyes and body language that can fill in for the wordlessness.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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By learning about the latest industry trends and technologies, women can better apply their talents in impactful ways.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While about half of computer science majors expect to follow the usual Big Tech route, a growing number might take their talents to other fields, including to small businesses, in sectors such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, especially if tech sector hiring remains slow.Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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That his grandfather lost his faculties, and his delusions resulted in the death of his grandson.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
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The University of Wisconsin System recently enacted a viewpoint neutrality policy, which Bean said hinders academic freedom for professors, department chairs and faculties.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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This model allows organizations to focus on core competencies, like BIN sponsorship and processing, and outsource customer-facing aspects or program management to partners—a balance between control and resource investment.Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reliable partnerships allow organizations to focus on core competencies while leaving technical and operational details to experts.Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Abilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abilities. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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