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a condition that interferes with someone's ability to engage in certain tasks
The group provides one-on-one mentorship to students with various disabilities. The disability caused by the car crash prevented him from working.
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Recent Examples of disability
Staff and volunteers deliver materials such as CDs, audiobooks and books to residents who can’t leave their home because of a disability, illness or other factors.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
However, that's not a factor, and the IRS determines how long a parent can claim a child as a dependent based on their age, student status and disability.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the ordinary voters — those with jobs, childcare responsibilities, disabilities or scheduling conflicts — are largely excluded.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Some electronic voting machines are required for voters with disabilities.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
However, that's not a factor, and the IRS determines how long a parent can claim a child as a dependent based on their age, student status and disability.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the ordinary voters — those with jobs, childcare responsibilities, disabilities or scheduling conflicts — are largely excluded.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Some electronic voting machines are required for voters with disabilities.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disability
Noun
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Authorities are working to identify the owner of a dog that entered a Midlothian home and attacked a 1‑year‑old child and an adult, leaving them bloodied and the child hospitalized with severe injuries.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the real loss is the latest injury.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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These can cause severe scarring or disablement and may lead to amputations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Playing Arnie, the younger brother to Gilbert (Johnny Depp), DiCaprio doesn’t permit his character to be a simple, adorable variation on disablement.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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There are four guestrooms specifically designed for those with mobility, hearing, or visual impairments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Investigators noted that the driver showed no signs of impairment.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The attack caused material damage but no casualties, and the residence was empty at the time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Photos shared on social media shows the massive slabs of rock fell just past a blind curve and the SUV sustained major front-end damage.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disability. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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