as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock
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While McLaren’s Lando Norris is widely tipped to pose the biggest threat to the Dutchman, ably supported by his Australian counterpart Oscar Piastri, Leclerc could prove to be a dangerous challenger.
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Aleks Klosok, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
And composer and sound designer Gregory Robinson ably sets the sultry mood and makes Sapp and Purry’s musical moments convincing and captivating.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 14 Feb. 2025
The club’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has worked a number of angles to further reinforce a position covered ably by summer signings David Neres and Leonardo Spinazzola.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
Be alert and ready to handle ably and intelligently any situation which may arise – this is mindfulness.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Aleks Klosok, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
And composer and sound designer Gregory Robinson ably sets the sultry mood and makes Sapp and Purry’s musical moments convincing and captivating.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 14 Feb. 2025
The club’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has worked a number of angles to further reinforce a position covered ably by summer signings David Neres and Leonardo Spinazzola.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
Be alert and ready to handle ably and intelligently any situation which may arise – this is mindfulness.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Ably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ably. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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