as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
every able-bodied young man in the village had been sent off to fight in the war
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Recent Examples of able-bodied
In South Korea, all able-bodied men must serve in the military for 18-21 months, but individuals with health issues can instead carry out their duties at non-military facilities such as welfare centers and community service centers.
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Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Notably, Lopez said product testing is done both with able-bodied people as well as obviously people with disabilities.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Soccer games are notorious for their raucous crowds, but blind soccer spectators are required to remain silent during the game, so players are able to hear and locate the ball, which is a size three, smaller than the standard size five ball used in the 11-a-side, able-bodied game.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
South Korea mandates all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 serve 18 to 21 months in the military or equivalent civilian service.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Notably, Lopez said product testing is done both with able-bodied people as well as obviously people with disabilities.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Soccer games are notorious for their raucous crowds, but blind soccer spectators are required to remain silent during the game, so players are able to hear and locate the ball, which is a size three, smaller than the standard size five ball used in the 11-a-side, able-bodied game.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
South Korea mandates all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 serve 18 to 21 months in the military or equivalent civilian service.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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For the last two seasons, Conner has been relatively healthy in offensive coordinator's Drew Petzing's run-heavy offense.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Covering your head in winter keeps your hair healthy, frizz-free and also maintains style.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
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In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond.Rachel DeSantis, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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The extract boasts a more nuanced, robust flavor profile—and often comes with a higher price tag to match.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The net result is a 12-0 start, one in which the Green Wave have outscored the opposition by a robust 119-17 margin.Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Others complimented the easy assembly and sturdy structure.Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Make sure your family is prepared for time outdoors with waterproof gloves, winter coats, warm hats, scarves, sturdy boots, and insulating base layers.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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