as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for an able and reliable assistant
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Recent Examples of able
Shough was able to evade pressure on a broken play and hit tight end Juwan Johnson for a 51-yard catch-and-run play after coverage broke down following a scramble drill.
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Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Archaeologists were able to penetrate multiple layers to fully understand how the gate was constructed, including its deep foundations and supports.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Most were relieved to find that airlines largely stayed on schedule Friday, and those whose flights were called off were able to quickly rebook.
—John Seewer, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
The occupants were able to evacuate, according to Hopkins.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
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Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.—
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One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.—
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
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Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water.—
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The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.—
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Without the activist, even a competent and experienced board could compromise on the CEO selection to appease the vocal founder.—
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In a two-day trial last month, a jury concluded that Mullen is mentally competent to be tried in the slaying.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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