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 2010, Obamacare expanded Medicaid eligibility further, to millions of able-bodied, working-age adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
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Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This means that an able-bodied adult must apply themselves for 20 hours a week, or for four hours per day, five days a week.
—Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
An able-bodied, 35-year-old undocumented male, for example, would not qualify, officials said.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
The fandom also allowed ARMY members to make friends around the world, friendships that survived the pandemic and the band’s absence when all seven members had to fulfill the mandatory military duty required of able-bodied Korean males.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for able-bodied
Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This means that an able-bodied adult must apply themselves for 20 hours a week, or for four hours per day, five days a week.
—Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
An able-bodied, 35-year-old undocumented male, for example, would not qualify, officials said.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
The fandom also allowed ARMY members to make friends around the world, friendships that survived the pandemic and the band’s absence when all seven members had to fulfill the mandatory military duty required of able-bodied Korean males.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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For consumers who are healthy and earn too much to qualify for ACA plan subsidies, short-term plans might be a viable option for temporary coverage, Giovannelli said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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To manage that, and to deliver a top-five defense like defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver had last season, the Dolphins need those five players, along with inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to stay healthy this season.—
Omar Kelly
August 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Insurers that sell these plans don't offer all of the robust benefits of ACA plans.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Wheaton Precious Metals stock (NYSE: WPM) has increased by 61% year-to-date, driven by a robust mix of rising precious metal prices, outstanding operational results, and increasing institutional confidence.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cast Iron Square Skillet Grill This 9.5-inch square skillet pan is made from sturdy cast iron, giving meats and vegetables that juicy, chargrilled flavor and appearance — with no real grilling actually required.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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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,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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