as in capability
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 ability
Artificial intelligence algorithms power their abilities along with complex hardware like semiconductors.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Neither the state’s funding woes nor the shrinking of the federal workforce are expected to impact firefighting ability.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The former would deprive London of the ability to negotiate its own trade deals and would have relatively little in the way of economic impact anyway.
—Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026
These safeguards were designed to prevent users from accessing the powerful cybersecurity abilities of Mythos, the underlying AI model on which Fable 5 is built.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Neither the state’s funding woes nor the shrinking of the federal workforce are expected to impact firefighting ability.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The former would deprive London of the ability to negotiate its own trade deals and would have relatively little in the way of economic impact anyway.
—Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026
These safeguards were designed to prevent users from accessing the powerful cybersecurity abilities of Mythos, the underlying AI model on which Fable 5 is built.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
Noun
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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By pairing decades of experience with advanced technologies and open architecture systems, Lockheed Martin is helping create defense capabilities that can adapt, improve, and deploy with speed.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Despite the current crisis, our institutions of higher education remain strong and will survive, if even in a diminished capacity for the years ahead.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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While most polar expedition ships carry up to 200 guests—or sometimes even more—Ocean Explorer tops out at 138 passengers, though even at max capacity, its spacious, airy interiors provide plenty of room for all to spread out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The move was not entirely unexpected, coming in response to increasing concerns expressed by University of California faculty and others about the consequences of UC’s decision in 2020 to drop standardized test scores as part of its undergraduate admissions process.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Endowed chairs are among the university’s highest academic honors, recognizing faculty whose groundbreaking work advances their field, enriches the campus community and drives global impact.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Is his best skill dribbling, incisive passing or scoring with both feet?—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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This expansion helps workers gain new skills, such as becoming a certified nursing assistant or welder, through federal assistance for training programs lasting 8 to 15 weeks.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The talent was clearly there, but there was always a stumbling block.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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