as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
The failure was due to some issue with the upper stage of the vehicle, which is capable of lofting about 3 metric tons to low-Earth orbit.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Grant, Phillips and Biggers are all progressing at a respectable rate, and each should be capable of handling 400 snaps a piece for this defense, playing next to Sieler, who has produced back-to-back 10 sack seasons..
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
Orlando’s defenses are capable of producing a lot of chaos through confusing packages featuring both odd and even fronts.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
Due to the abundant moisture these storms will be capable of producing excessive rainfall rates.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Grant, Phillips and Biggers are all progressing at a respectable rate, and each should be capable of handling 400 snaps a piece for this defense, playing next to Sieler, who has produced back-to-back 10 sack seasons..
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
Orlando’s defenses are capable of producing a lot of chaos through confusing packages featuring both odd and even fronts.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
Due to the abundant moisture these storms will be capable of producing excessive rainfall rates.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Spectrum's plans are suitable for households needing reliable speeds for multiple users.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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While lawyers enjoy the same freedom of speech as anyone else, not every topic is suitable for comment.—
Peter Boyd,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even the most qualified people are not immune to rejection.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps more noteworthy, no qualified projects were turned away.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And the other common thread about this franchise is that the Dolphins have annually struggled to put together a competent offensive line, with few exceptions.—
Omar Kelly
August 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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As the dot grew, so too did its perimeter with the void; every factual acquisition indicated a tranche of new unknowns, education the process of becoming a competent librarian of her own stupidity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Through this pop-up, fans were able to get their fill of the spectacle of the Cowboy Carter Tour in tandem with the Cécred Roadshow.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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To able to actually see these adult actors now back in these roles?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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