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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 roles
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
Anyone seeking a full understanding of Mary will benefit from reading her correspondence, published in 1972; the letters, however peculiar in their observations and punctuation, reveal the intellectual capacities of a woman often seen wholly in terms of her emotions.
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Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The countries can reduce vulnerability to these strategic chokepoints by building domestic capacities and diversifying supply chains—both of which take time—rather than haggling at the negotiating table.
—Lee Williamson, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The push lands MacFarlane on this year’s Emmy ballot in nine distinct capacities.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 May 2026
These capacities are not easily installed in adulthood.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The lower and higher memory capacities, including the top-end 64GB and 128GB options, all ship faster.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Records compiled by the online site LegiStorm show Moorer has worked for Davis in various capacities since 2008 and currently makes about $72,000 a year.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
But collective governance is something only humans can achieve – acutely aware of our capacities for both good and evil.
—Sonali Chakravarti, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The countries can reduce vulnerability to these strategic chokepoints by building domestic capacities and diversifying supply chains—both of which take time—rather than haggling at the negotiating table.
—Lee Williamson, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The push lands MacFarlane on this year’s Emmy ballot in nine distinct capacities.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 May 2026
These capacities are not easily installed in adulthood.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The lower and higher memory capacities, including the top-end 64GB and 128GB options, all ship faster.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Records compiled by the online site LegiStorm show Moorer has worked for Davis in various capacities since 2008 and currently makes about $72,000 a year.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
But collective governance is something only humans can achieve – acutely aware of our capacities for both good and evil.
—Sonali Chakravarti, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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Reconomy also suggested that companies work with other entities in their sector to aggregate textile waste to reach volumes that will be sufficient to make recycling economically viable.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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As a reminder, that metric for national income measures the physical volumes of goods and services produced.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Kalama says Imagineering was focused on how the various positions of pilot, gunner or engineer interact with one another.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The skilled staff have to wear more than one hat at this camp, everyone has multiple roles to play and multiple skill sets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Konsta Helenius, Noah Östlund and Jiri Kulich are in the mix for top-nine roles next season, too.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Alexander was able to counter Slater’s high-flying abilities just for a moment and knocked him back out of the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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But shortly before the screen cuts to black one last time, the lovers can be seen and heard gasping for breath, suggesting that Claire has used her special healing abilities to save Jamie.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Organizers said the air show that includes flying demonstrations and parachute jumps is a celebration of aviation history and a look at modern military capabilities.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The popular air show is a celebration of aviation history and a look at modern military capabilities and includes flying demonstrations and parachute jumps, according to the event's organizers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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