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as in position
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 role
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 ability
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacity
Adams continues to be employed by the district in some capacity.
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Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Three of the honorees have worked in various capacities in the Berryessa Union School District.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Buyers can option in a loft bedroom to increase sleeping capacity if preferred, and can also influence the choice of materials at extra cost.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The rapid proliferation and growth of spot ETFs like those for bitcoin and ether – as well as the potential for dozens more once regulatory operations resume at full capacity – also ties into another important change.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Three of the honorees have worked in various capacities in the Berryessa Union School District.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Buyers can option in a loft bedroom to increase sleeping capacity if preferred, and can also influence the choice of materials at extra cost.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The rapid proliferation and growth of spot ETFs like those for bitcoin and ether – as well as the potential for dozens more once regulatory operations resume at full capacity – also ties into another important change.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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According to the Tracker, even after the pull-ahead phenomenon died down, global trade volumes stayed above 2024 levels.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Then Soon-Shiong is bundling in his Nant Studios, with Culver City and El Segundo campuses that offer LED volume and virtual production stages for rent, as well as Nant Games, which produces and packages esports events.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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He has been nominated twice before in the Younger Actor category in 2005 and 2006, and has held the role since 2004 with one brief hiatus.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In what ways will his grief manifest this season, and what role will his struggle with sobriety play in his emotional journey?—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Yet Britain failed to capitalize on the success, underestimating the American ability to regroup and continue fighting.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Such expertise requires an innate ability, thousands of hours of practice, and the ability to learn effectively.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Frank’s selection decisions since he was appointed at Spurs suggest load management has been at the forefront of his mind.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s a heavy load to balance — on top of a slew of symbols and metaphors.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sea lines of communication, or SLOCs, are the principal maritime routes between ports used for trade, military or other purposes.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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L3Harris is partnering with Bombardier, Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems and Korean Air to provide this advanced capability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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However, it is not only seen in the field as an innovation that not only increases the capabilities of VTOL aircraft, but also one that is scalable enough to produce a whole new family of drones.—
David Szondy
October 19,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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