as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
every able-bodied young man in the village had been sent off to fight in the war
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Recent Examples of able-bodied
The story also makes allowances for those who aren’t as able-bodied, or sound of mind, as our four protagonists are.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
In December of 2022, 56% of able-bodied, working-age Medicaid beneficiaries without dependents worked less than 80 hours in that month.
—Steve Levy, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has long required certain able-bodied adults to work to receive benefits for longer than three months.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The law raises the age limit for able-bodied adults without dependents from 54 to 64.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
In December of 2022, 56% of able-bodied, working-age Medicaid beneficiaries without dependents worked less than 80 hours in that month.
—Steve Levy, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has long required certain able-bodied adults to work to receive benefits for longer than three months.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The law raises the age limit for able-bodied adults without dependents from 54 to 64.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
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The final mix includes botanicals, minerals, and vitamins such as holy basil for stress response, curcumin to promote a healthy immune response, konjac root to address oil production, and probiotics to optimize the microbiome.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Wizards have emphasized growth and long-term planning under a new front office regime, but keeping key players healthy has been a challenge.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The ads for it were…well, pure 1970s.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The company’s commitment extends beyond compensation, with additional benefits such as tuition assistance, professional development programs, career mobility resources, and robust stock award programs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The robust sauce clings to the pasta, creating a dish far greater than the sum of its parts.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fall sowing encourages sturdy plants and earlier blooms, which can be quite beneficial in hot Southern climes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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