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
Some of the bats were able to run at speeds of 100 feet per second and could sustain that speed for over 90 minutes.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Being able to pick up shop and move closer to the craziness can be effective.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Some in the audience expressed disappointment that Harris was not able to make history as the country’s first Black female president.
—Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
Arkham Horror Roleplaying Game Arkham Horror fans looking to jump into roleplaying games were able to pick up the Arkham Horror Roleplaying Game Starter Get at Gen Con.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Being able to pick up shop and move closer to the craziness can be effective.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Some in the audience expressed disappointment that Harris was not able to make history as the country’s first Black female president.
—Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
Arkham Horror Roleplaying Game Arkham Horror fans looking to jump into roleplaying games were able to pick up the Arkham Horror Roleplaying Game Starter Get at Gen Con.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
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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.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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While targeting the hospitality sector with the new collection, Moses said her wallpaper designs are suitable for restaurants, hospitals, office buildings and other commercial spaces.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris, Rasmussen said, was not qualified to be president.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Morrow's Democratic opponent Mo Green, a former superintendent, has framed himself as the more qualified candidate who'd be tasked with saving public schools in North Carolina.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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People who are elderly, sick, or disabled may not be capable of flight.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Chevrolet has given consumers the opportunity to purchase a competent, long-range EV with no frills at an unbeatable price, with cash-on-the-hood from Uncle Sam sweetening the pot ever further.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Toyota's Land Cruiser 250 was released a year ago and was already enjoyable, daring, and off-road competent.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Washington has been very close — but not good enough — against the best competition on its schedule.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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