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
Still, the family was able to recover some personal keepsakes such as photos, the kids’ report cards and most importantly, a china cabinet that Stacey's father, a military veteran, picked up from Korea.
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David Chiu, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Additionally, residents are able to report violations by calling 311 or going online to hubNashville.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 31 Aug. 2025
In the decades between films, Spinal Tap have taken major steps into quasi-reality, releasing albums and touring in character, and the movie is able to use footage of moments like their actual 2007 Live Earth performance as flashbacks.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Tall, dense invasive common reeds were then able to move in and stifle native plants.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Additionally, residents are able to report violations by calling 311 or going online to hubNashville.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 31 Aug. 2025
In the decades between films, Spinal Tap have taken major steps into quasi-reality, releasing albums and touring in character, and the movie is able to use footage of moments like their actual 2007 Live Earth performance as flashbacks.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Tall, dense invasive common reeds were then able to move in and stifle native plants.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Spectrum's plans are suitable for households needing reliable speeds for multiple users.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The parole board uses these risk ratings as one of many tools when determining whether someone is suitable for release.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even the most qualified people are not immune to rejection.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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That’s why, for example, California’s Program 4.0 still does not include above-the-line costs as qualified expenditures.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is more than a bit of Freddie Mercury flair in Boone’s stage presence, as well as his multi-octave voice capable of hitting some heavenly notes.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Revolution Wind was expected to be Rhode Island and Connecticut's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, capable of powering more than 350,000 homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And the other common thread about this franchise is that the Dolphins have annually struggled to put together a competent offensive line, with few exceptions.—
Omar Kelly
August 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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As the dot grew, so too did its perimeter with the void; every factual acquisition indicated a tranche of new unknowns, education the process of becoming a competent librarian of her own stupidity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The New York Yankees have not been playing good baseball recently, and manager Aaron Boone and his staff have caught plenty of criticism.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Two of the children are in good condition and one child is in serious condition.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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