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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
served in the capacity of the network's White House correspondent for a year
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as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
offered advice in his capacity as a lawyer
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as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacities
Plus, the 470-milliliter dustbin and 350-milliliter water tank are large enough capacities that won’t require frequent emptying or refilling, making the entire cleaning process hands-free.
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Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Researchers have developed an advanced SSE with high ionic conductivity, enabling ultra-stable lithium metal batteries with exceptional cycling stability, high capacities, and fast charge-discharge rates.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
If reformers like Liu had, in Xiao’s view, pushed China beyond its immediate capacities, American progressives were now doing the same to the United States.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Key reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at critically low levels, with capacities of just 33 percent and 36 percent, respectively.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Another three women who worked at the Statehouse in various capacities have since come forward anonymously to the IndyStar to make similar allegations, including one woman who says Taylor followed her into a bar bathroom and forcibly kissed her.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Marvel, both at Disney and Sony, tends to avoid Christmas for its screen capacities and IMAX competition.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Though payload capacities differ, its Starship rockets eventually could replace the SLS but not anytime soon, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in an interview with the German news outlet Der Spiegel in 2022.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The company’s silicon anode design allows the use of cost-effective silicon material in high capacities (>50 percent) for easy integration into existing manufacturing processes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Researchers have developed an advanced SSE with high ionic conductivity, enabling ultra-stable lithium metal batteries with exceptional cycling stability, high capacities, and fast charge-discharge rates.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
If reformers like Liu had, in Xiao’s view, pushed China beyond its immediate capacities, American progressives were now doing the same to the United States.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Key reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at critically low levels, with capacities of just 33 percent and 36 percent, respectively.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Another three women who worked at the Statehouse in various capacities have since come forward anonymously to the IndyStar to make similar allegations, including one woman who says Taylor followed her into a bar bathroom and forcibly kissed her.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Marvel, both at Disney and Sony, tends to avoid Christmas for its screen capacities and IMAX competition.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Though payload capacities differ, its Starship rockets eventually could replace the SLS but not anytime soon, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in an interview with the German news outlet Der Spiegel in 2022.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The company’s silicon anode design allows the use of cost-effective silicon material in high capacities (>50 percent) for easy integration into existing manufacturing processes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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This marks consistent growth since 2004, when sales were around eight million cases, with volumes rising steadily each year.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The house blends into its surroundings by using materials like river rocks and giant boulders that double as walls, barriers and volumes.Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Drive The CRV was an instant fun-fest with its fat gearshift stalk and quick around-town abilities.Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Her professional journey began at 17 and rapidly evolved through leadership roles at prestigious organizations.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Employee dissatisfaction has been growing for some time, with even top performers prioritizing job security over seeking new opportunities due to a lack of confidence in finding better roles.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ask your tech vendors to share their roadmap and pilot these new capabilities with your team.Bruno Gralpois, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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