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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
Meantime, smaller storage dams across the region were straining or exceeding capacity with more wet weather expected into Friday.
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
This week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities reached 109% capacity, forcing the agency to release some migrant detainees after fitting them with ankle monitors.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
Tai chi and qigong classes: Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
On the flip side, the shoulders have an incredible capacity for multiplanar function, offering a great deal of flexibility and range of motion.
—Matt Parrott, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
This week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities reached 109% capacity, forcing the agency to release some migrant detainees after fitting them with ankle monitors.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
Tai chi and qigong classes: Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
On the flip side, the shoulders have an incredible capacity for multiplanar function, offering a great deal of flexibility and range of motion.
—Matt Parrott, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
Noun
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Nearly 100 volumes of the Sunday School library were recently donated to the public library.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This time, however, the waist-length look was given volume with long, loose waves.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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While holding positions at New York Magazine’s The Cut and Office Magazine, Randall spent most of their time researching and writing about the intersection of culture and fashion from an unorthodox perspective.—
Tiana Randall,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2025
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Weintraub's term ended in 2007, but FEC commissioners continue to serve in their positions until they are replaced.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ethical governance, on the other hand, plays a key role for any business, fostering transparency to further promote inclusivity and ensure trade is conducted ethically and equitably.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Goldberg played a major role on the show Snowpiercer and has also been seen on Westworld, Get Shorty, The Last Tycoon, Salem, Peaky Blinders and other series.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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While moving Chisolm back to second would seem to be an improvement, the problem is not as much his fielding ability as his availability.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Her combat style is built on strategy and the ability to control situations with minimal effort.—
Kevin Cassidy,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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An expert shares simple tips to enhance your appliance and achieve sparkling dishes after every load.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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The cargo ship, which wrecked in 1857, had been carrying a load of gold.—
Bethany Bruner,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Another was fired just a month into her job after relocating more than 1,700 miles to take it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mop Head For socks that are extra long and stretchy, pulling them over the head of a sweep broom, like a Swiffer, is an easy way to get the job done.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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The purpose is to drive economic diversity in Las Vegas, traditionally a town focused on a single industry: hospitality.—
Melinda Sheckells,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The company’s mass-market brand Mona launched its first car in August with some driver-assistance capabilities.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Not everybody has capabilities to be impact players.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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