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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Near And Far The Near Field Mode is suitable for use at a computer desk where spatial accuracy and proximity immersion are essential.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In June, The Athletic explained whether Watkins was suitable for United or not.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 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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That isn’t to say that the defense stack hasn’t grown more capable itself.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Crescent City is vulnerable because it is located near the southern end of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a major fault line capable of producing dangerous tsunamis and intense earthquakes, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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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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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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