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
Everyone earning equal pay without the ability to negotiate salaries sounds like a real gift to the studios and a raw deal for actors in the long run.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Out-toeing doesn't usually affect your ability to walk, run, or move and causes no pain or discomfort.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 5 Apr. 2025
While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
Its diminished voice is shifting the balance of legal power in the executive branch toward the White House, speeding up Mr. Trump’s ability to act but creating mounting difficulties for the Justice Department lawyers who must defend the government in court.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Out-toeing doesn't usually affect your ability to walk, run, or move and causes no pain or discomfort.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 5 Apr. 2025
While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
Its diminished voice is shifting the balance of legal power in the executive branch toward the White House, speeding up Mr. Trump’s ability to act but creating mounting difficulties for the Justice Department lawyers who must defend the government in court.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
Noun
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Despite his proven capabilities, Strickland's title run was relatively brief, serving as a catalyst for Bryan Danielson's subsequent feud with Jon Moxley.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Many of China’s technologies built for civilian purposes are being built with dual-use capabilities, with an eye toward using them in an invasion of Taiwan.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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With members like Iraq, Kazakhstan and the U.A.E. adding to capacity, pressure on the remaining members (translation Saudi Arabia) can only grow.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Though Villa’s revenue has markedly improved, owing to unlocking Champions League riches, a major issue impacting this is their stadium capacity.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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At college campuses across the country, administrators and faculty members have expressed concern about students’ ability to share their opinions without risking their legal status.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Another Stanford faculty member, assistant math professor Si-Ying Lee, won one of three Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers prizes, for her contributions to an advanced mathematical theory.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Path Forward Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires more than traditional training methods.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The choice, of course, was Ovechkin, whose blend of goalscoring skill, skating ability, physicality, unyielding compete level, and exuberance revitalized the franchise and interest among fans in DC.—
Dan Kamal,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Director Roshan Sethi and all the talent have been fantastic.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jennie is the latest talent from the K-pop outfit to manage a special feat on the American rankings this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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