as in injury
a condition that interferes with someone's ability to engage in certain tasks
The group provides one-on-one mentorship to students with various disabilities. The disability caused by the car crash prevented him from working.
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Recent Examples of disability
Nearly 80 million Americans rely on it — including children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, the elderly and workers in low-wage jobs that don’t provide health insurance.
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J.d. Scholten, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025
The Education Department is first and foremost a civil rights agency, protecting access to education for students with disabilities and students who have historically been underserved by our schools in the US.
—Miguel Cardona, Time, 21 July 2025
Advocates fear that people living with disabilities may be among those most harmed by Trump’s overhaul of the country’s social safety net.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
Better yet, invite people with disabilities to provide input during the design phase of a building.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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J.d. Scholten, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025
The Education Department is first and foremost a civil rights agency, protecting access to education for students with disabilities and students who have historically been underserved by our schools in the US.
—Miguel Cardona, Time, 21 July 2025
Advocates fear that people living with disabilities may be among those most harmed by Trump’s overhaul of the country’s social safety net.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
Better yet, invite people with disabilities to provide input during the design phase of a building.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disability
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Millions of hoses are being recalled across the country after hundreds have ruptured during use, causing nearly 30 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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When Grayson Allen went down two games into the 2024 playoffs with an ankle injury, the Suns didn’t have the adequate depth to replace him.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Technically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the condition is marked by debilitating fatigue that doesn't go away with rest; cognitive impairment such as brain fog and difficulty focusing; sleep disturbances; and pain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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On the heels of former President Joe Biden dropping out of his 2024 reelection bid after public displays of cognitive impairment, some Democrats said Evers' age could be used against him in a race.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The High Note, the popular downtown karaoke bar, has shut down for at least a month, after flooding caused $100,000 in damage.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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When mishandled, crises erode trust, damage reputations, and shrink market value.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disability. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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