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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habile
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For many, this process leads to an enhanced sense of empowerment—feeling more connected to one’s authentic self, and more capable of navigating life’s challenges.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025 -
If the weekend had gone differently, and Venis was the one on the outside, would Jeff have been capable of killing him?—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
31 May 2025
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In addition to her prowess at finding the net in soccer, Nelson is adept at hitting balls over the net as a tennis player.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Adebayo, who is adept at switching onto smalls, had been a second- or first-team All-Defensive selection for five consecutive seasons — until this season.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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State government has made the education and training of skilled aerospace workers an important priority.—
Yogi Tharanibalan,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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The hope, Morrison said, was to encourage employers to bring in skilled workers via the permanent residency pathway, on the theory that immigrants with green cards would, by being on stronger footing, be less likely to undercut wages for Americans than guest workers did.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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However, police were able to locate her at her home on Sunday, May 25, and she was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Tools for Humanity would remain a for-profit company, and could levy fees on platforms that use World ID, but other companies would be able to compete for customers by building alternative apps—or even alternative Orbs.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 May 2025
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These additional components underscore the importance of music, movement, libations, skillful presentation, and audience participation to masquerade more broadly.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Who lives and who dies depends on a slew of variable factors: Where they are tried, how skillful their attorneys are, the whims of prosecutors, quirks in the law, the dispositions of judges and jurors, and what victims want.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Preparatory Academy, an alternative high school in the Bronx for young adults who have lived in the United States for less than one year and are not yet proficient in English.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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In 2024, eighth graders dropped to 47% proficient or advanced in science down from 77% in 2023.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, workers consider businesses to be twice as competent as the U.S. government in providing credible information—outpacing nonprofits and the media as well.—
Dr. Mandy Cohen,
Time,
27 May 2025
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This human element distinguishes truly effective leaders from those who settle for being competent specialists.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The masterly second installment of Wolf Hall retails permanent lessons in power.—
Martha Bayles,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here and elsewhere, the intermingling of voices and instruments is masterly.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Habile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habile. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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