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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
served in the capacity of the network's White House correspondent for a year
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as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
offered advice in his capacity as a lawyer
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as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacities
Previously, these individuals had been allowed to contribute to research in non-staff capacities.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Building on these efforts, the company is expanding its photovoltaic capacities through a new plant in partnership with Verbund.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
It’s rooted in intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense — capacities that modern systems of school and work often suppress, but remain essential for human flourishing.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Zero Industrial identifies markets which offer such energy arbitrage opportunities by analyzing inputs such as facility locations, electricity pricing, available incentives, substation capacities and nearby process heat users that could benefit from TES.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The university did not respond to a question asking if they are still employed in teaching capacities.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
For Black, playing venues with capacities over 10,000 was a completely new experience.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Jeff Miles, the environmental services director at the Unified Government, said in May that cleaning trash out of area drains and grates, as well as the completion of the storm/sewer system separation, would open up the capacities for area stormwater lines.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The seminary’s enduring mission, like that of all great institutions of learning, is to cultivate the intellectual and ethical capacities of leaders prepared to confront the complexities of history.
—Brad Braxton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Building on these efforts, the company is expanding its photovoltaic capacities through a new plant in partnership with Verbund.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
It’s rooted in intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense — capacities that modern systems of school and work often suppress, but remain essential for human flourishing.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Zero Industrial identifies markets which offer such energy arbitrage opportunities by analyzing inputs such as facility locations, electricity pricing, available incentives, substation capacities and nearby process heat users that could benefit from TES.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The university did not respond to a question asking if they are still employed in teaching capacities.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
For Black, playing venues with capacities over 10,000 was a completely new experience.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Jeff Miles, the environmental services director at the Unified Government, said in May that cleaning trash out of area drains and grates, as well as the completion of the storm/sewer system separation, would open up the capacities for area stormwater lines.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The seminary’s enduring mission, like that of all great institutions of learning, is to cultivate the intellectual and ethical capacities of leaders prepared to confront the complexities of history.
—Brad Braxton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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Zeigler said due to high traffic volumes on weekends, the alternating lane closures will not occur on Friday and Saturday nights.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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Small coastal towns in Latin America also experience high-density tourist volumes, the analysis shows.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The original Curtain Call can also be found on those rankings, and in loftier positions than its successor.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some of those abilities require a Wi-Fi connection or a Samsung account.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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More research is needed to understand the full scope and flexibility of dogs’ language categorization abilities, as well as a larger sample size and with dogs not categorized as GWLs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both deny the allegations, saying their relationship was strictly professional and that hiring civilians to executive roles is not unusual.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The first guest of the night was Jude Law, who was asked about how his roles have predicted the future in the past.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Congress has also taken note of the gap between Chinese and American drone capabilities.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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