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
But, without those limits, large manufacturers, including Tesla, have been able to dominate the voucher program.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Affected cars will be able to get their engine starter replaced by dealers free of charge.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Most of all, does your kid struggle with not being able to imagine the decor of his bedroom in your new home?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
What’s most exciting is what scientists may be able to do with it.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Affected cars will be able to get their engine starter replaced by dealers free of charge.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Most of all, does your kid struggle with not being able to imagine the decor of his bedroom in your new home?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
What’s most exciting is what scientists may be able to do with it.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for able
Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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Having earned degrees in political science and history at Ohio’s Miami University, Nixon was arguably over-qualified to be a roots-rocking, hell-raising provocateur who somehow was embraced by MTV for several years and went on to become the host of several shows on Sirius XM Radio.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Offering interviews to any qualified applicant for an open position and including images of male servers in promotional materials that depict front-of-house employees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, invest in a professional headshot (often available through career development offices) and begin assembling a versatile professional wardrobe suitable for interviews and a variety of workplace settings.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This ultimately means that a suitable cathode must still be paired with it to create a complete battery cell.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, Max is capable of shielding car buyers personal identifying information and dealerships proprietary information from being put into a public AI system.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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His ability to frame his own success as something everyone is capable of achieving and his philanthropic affection for his Fayetteville, North Carolina hometown have always been some of his strongest qualities.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite his stellar taste in music, nothing about him screams leader – or even competent, really.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Groft’s attorneys in November expressed doubt as to his mental competency, but a judge deemed Groft competent after an evaluation.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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