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
One of the patients typed up to 80% as quickly as an able-bodied person.
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Medicaid work requirements Florida senators passed legislation that would have required able-bodied adults on Medicaid to work at least 80 hours per month.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
By pairing disabled dancers with able-bodied performers, AXIS Dance Company began shifting attention away from impossible feats to the art of what’s possible.
—Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The reported reason why V and Jennie reportedly broke up is because of his upcoming enlistment-which makes sense because in South Korea, every able-bodied man must enlist for military service by the age of 30 and serve for 18 to 21 months.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Medicaid work requirements Florida senators passed legislation that would have required able-bodied adults on Medicaid to work at least 80 hours per month.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
By pairing disabled dancers with able-bodied performers, AXIS Dance Company began shifting attention away from impossible feats to the art of what’s possible.
—Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The reported reason why V and Jennie reportedly broke up is because of his upcoming enlistment-which makes sense because in South Korea, every able-bodied man must enlist for military service by the age of 30 and serve for 18 to 21 months.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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One of the world’s five Blue Zones, Nicoya is known for its high number of centenarians whose longevity is often attributed to their healthy, community-centric lifestyle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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The public can also report sightings of healthy animals by clicking here.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The prescriptions program is expected to serve about 6,500 children and families in northwest Milwaukee at nearly 13,000 annual well-child visits.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Job growth is projected at a robust 10% by 2034.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This year’s lineup though, is among the most robust it’s organized to date, with Post Malone, Twenty One Pilots and Zac Brown Band all listed as headliners, while Megan Moroney, Ravyn Lenae, Russell Dickerson and Dominic Fike are all on the bill as well.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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