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
Adding more depth to a narrative originally written for white, able-bodied actors, Leon’s choice to cast deaf actor John McGinty as milkman Howie Newsome and Black actors in the production further showcase how timeless and universal Wilder’s words are.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
Part of the challenge in para-athletics is finding a way to modify a sport to an athlete whereas an able-bodied competitor conforms to the sport.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Without a waiver, able-bodied adults would have to work at least 20 hours a week or spend the equivalent amount of time in a workforce development program.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Sep. 2024
Allowing able-bodied members of the tribe to consume without helping to produce would have been unthinkable.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
Part of the challenge in para-athletics is finding a way to modify a sport to an athlete whereas an able-bodied competitor conforms to the sport.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Without a waiver, able-bodied adults would have to work at least 20 hours a week or spend the equivalent amount of time in a workforce development program.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Sep. 2024
Allowing able-bodied members of the tribe to consume without helping to produce would have been unthinkable.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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Studies have shown the positive effect that strength training can have on healthy bone development in kids, leading to a lower likelihood of fractures.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Supergirl started as a CBS series with a healthy budget and a sunshiney Devil Wears Prada–esque story about Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist), Superman’s cousin, paying her dues as a journalist and fledgling superhero.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 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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Dropbox Business is a robust cloud storage and file-sharing app with enough range and flexibility to satisfy most small to midsize businesses (SMBs).Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Through eight games, Barkley has run for 925 yards (on a robust 5.9 yards per carry) with six touchdowns.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Some of the main selling points include the sturdy zipper that didn’t snag once during testing and the 600-fill down for its insulated warmth.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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The problem is, my sturdy 1-inch pruners are bulky in my pocket and tiring to use.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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