as in capabilities
the physical or mental power to do something
as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk
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Recent Examples of abilities
Peck performed side-by-side with Fambrough until his death in 2023, a time frame that allowed Peck to grow more confident in his abilities and better grasp why his heroes were keen on this arrangement.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The data is clear that, over time, exercise improves both mental health and cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, Bigliassi said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
For students who already possess strong communication skills, his programs help students further develop those abilities and lead with purpose.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Ages and abilities permitting, other activities include surfing, kayaking, and beach volleyball, as well as the use of a wooden gym.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Energy, Alertness, and Strength Caffeine can increase alertness, energy, and physical abilities.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.
—Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Skiing and Snowboarding Stowe offers 116 trails across 485 skiable acres, including something for all abilities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
As new abilities improve, Fauna can add them through software updates rather than redesigning the hardware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The data is clear that, over time, exercise improves both mental health and cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, Bigliassi said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
For students who already possess strong communication skills, his programs help students further develop those abilities and lead with purpose.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Ages and abilities permitting, other activities include surfing, kayaking, and beach volleyball, as well as the use of a wooden gym.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Energy, Alertness, and Strength Caffeine can increase alertness, energy, and physical abilities.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.
—Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Skiing and Snowboarding Stowe offers 116 trails across 485 skiable acres, including something for all abilities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
As new abilities improve, Fauna can add them through software updates rather than redesigning the hardware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abilities
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Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan's offensive military capabilities.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The nation’s first female prime minister had sought direct public backing in her bid to increase Japan’s defense capabilities and boost its influence on the world stage.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Effective responses to multiple civic crises in today’s America depend on analysis of how people develop capacities for work on public challenges.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The units are available in 10- or 50-kW capacities and can be bundled to achieve higher total capacities.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the four years since the facility opened, many of the club’s members have leveled up their skills in a big way.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over time, their problem-solving skills will improve.—
Lizzie Assa,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bedwell needs her stable of presenters for this year, eligible to both men and women, to share their stories in this series of live original readings and performances by local artists and talents about the universe that is motherhood.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Designer Katie Martinez earned her stripes working with talents such as Nicole Hollis, the Wiseman Group, and the Rockwell Group before launching her own eponymous firm in 2013.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the attorney claimed, Williams' faculties were impacted by alcohol addiction.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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For the past fifty years, the predominant theory held that our capacity to parse complicated syntax rested on specialized, innate faculties.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Earlier in the week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed an emerging type of knowledge work, with new competencies based on how AI was reshaping hierarchies and the way information flows through society.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Employees with these technical and strategic competencies are better positioned to navigate turnover and thrive in organizations that reward impact and execution speed over tenure or traditional hierarchy.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Abilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abilities. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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