as in suitable
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
Dorm students will be able to eat in La Posada and return to their dorm rooms.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 July 2025
Hinch went on a longer sermon about sports, loving the challenge in good times and bad, being able to press and perform in the same moment.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The coyote approached and then lunged at the dog, but the person was able to run back inside with the dog before the coyote attacked the pet.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The legendary actor and Jaws star issued a remorseful statement on Friday, explaining why fans wouldn't be able to catch him at the annual event held this year on Saturday and Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo in Tampa.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for able
Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 July 2025
Hinch went on a longer sermon about sports, loving the challenge in good times and bad, being able to press and perform in the same moment.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The coyote approached and then lunged at the dog, but the person was able to run back inside with the dog before the coyote attacked the pet.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The legendary actor and Jaws star issued a remorseful statement on Friday, explaining why fans wouldn't be able to catch him at the annual event held this year on Saturday and Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo in Tampa.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Eco-stones made from recycled materials require less water and energy than pumice and are suitable for high-capacity batch processing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Publicly recognizing her innovative thinking fueled her to spearhead a new strategy, which ultimately cut our cost per qualified lead by 8%, demonstrating the power of acknowledging promising efforts.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Here’s why Investing in uncertain times: Here’s what investors should know Private equity wants a larger piece of workplace retirement plan assets Companies are already gearing up for more investors to be qualified to participate in private markets.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The business is now in the capable hands of fourth- and fifth-generation relatives, who continue to uphold the traditions and values set by Louis and Regina Graeter.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Their larvae are capable of chewing through cardboard boxes and plastic bags, meaning even unopened packages of food are at risk for infestation.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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But his biggest appeal comes from being a legit center fielder with a competent bat, a combination that’s often hard to find at the deadline.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But that wasn’t enough for a gambler who watched him best Paul Skenes.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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