as in capability
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 ability
More than 77,000 customers have given it a perfect rating, with many noting its ability to add length, volume, and definition to lashes with just one coat.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
This Shark cordless vacuum is one of our go-to picks for hardwood floors, largely because of its self-cleaning ability.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
This increase is attributed to the full integration of Ranco and its ability to acquire inventory and retain new customers.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Last year, the U.S. government and the European Commission both published reports on the technology, with the White House proposing a potential research program with one of the objectives being to develop the ability to detect use or experimentation by others.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
This Shark cordless vacuum is one of our go-to picks for hardwood floors, largely because of its self-cleaning ability.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
This increase is attributed to the full integration of Ranco and its ability to acquire inventory and retain new customers.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Last year, the U.S. government and the European Commission both published reports on the technology, with the White House proposing a potential research program with one of the objectives being to develop the ability to detect use or experimentation by others.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
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This satellite will provide broadband internet and communications capability for public use facilities in Indonesia’s rural regions.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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These efforts demonstrated a capability for governance beyond the battlefield, hinting at a pragmatic shift.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally popular among high-net-worth individuals and families, DAFs have the capacity to create lasting social impact.Tal Frankfurt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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That will reduce the capacity from about 90,000 to 70,000.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Taal had support on campus from his faculty advisers and off campus from people like Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.Akansha Singh, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maybe the Harvard faculty lounge would then self-deport to Damascus.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Find ways to help your junior employees develop skills in managing AI tools while building business judgment and strategic expertise.R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each product boasts high quality matters and design elements that chefs of all skill levels praise.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
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The partnership has sharpened her sound, blending her natural talent with Mustard’s polished expertise.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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The move means films from Asia are now eligible for the main competition, while its talents can participate in the year-round Red Sea Lab and Red Sea Souk project market.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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During the early Sixties, Jones also showed his aptitude for making indelible pop singles.Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump has never shown much of an aptitude for the nuances of crypto, but he’s welcomed the industry’s financial support.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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