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the physical or mental power to do something
as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk
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Recent Examples of abilities
Nigel Richards claimed victory at this year’s tournament in Granada, Spain last month, Reuters reported, showcasing once again his remarkable abilities to outperform even native speakers in their own languages.
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The most forward-thinking organizations are those that are seamlessly enhancing their human workers’ abilities with AI tools to provide delightful customer experiences and drive sustained business success.
—Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Women are less likely than men to highlight their abilities and accomplishments when presenting themselves to potential employers.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Vatican City is the first of those hub areas and sets the tone for the kind of experience players will have throughout, much of which feels like standard open-world or roleplaying stuff like completing side quests, tracking down collectibles, and finding ways to upgrade Indy’s abilities.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
By the end of his Chicago tenure in 2016-17, Butler had blossomed into an All-Star with major playmaking abilities.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
When Arch had a 67-yard rushing touchdown against UTSA in September 2024, his dad attributed the athletic play to Ellen’s track abilities.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto can be used to enlist your smartphone’s navigation abilities instead.
—James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These demands require not only sharp cognitive abilities but also emotional intelligence.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The most forward-thinking organizations are those that are seamlessly enhancing their human workers’ abilities with AI tools to provide delightful customer experiences and drive sustained business success.
—Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Women are less likely than men to highlight their abilities and accomplishments when presenting themselves to potential employers.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Vatican City is the first of those hub areas and sets the tone for the kind of experience players will have throughout, much of which feels like standard open-world or roleplaying stuff like completing side quests, tracking down collectibles, and finding ways to upgrade Indy’s abilities.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
By the end of his Chicago tenure in 2016-17, Butler had blossomed into an All-Star with major playmaking abilities.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
When Arch had a 67-yard rushing touchdown against UTSA in September 2024, his dad attributed the athletic play to Ellen’s track abilities.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto can be used to enlist your smartphone’s navigation abilities instead.
—James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These demands require not only sharp cognitive abilities but also emotional intelligence.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abilities
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Brands that simplify checkout by integrating flexible payment options, mobile-friendly interfaces, and quick-fill capabilities are able to capture these spontaneous purchases, driving up conversion rates and maximizing the impact of influencer campaigns.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In my experience, companies with strong safety capabilities typically have robust systems and processes that identify risks, are willing and able to learn from mistakes and proactively build resilience against the unexpected.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many governments desire sovereignty in their technology policies and capacities, seeking to develop their own capacities for AI, their own AI models, training, and development of AI centers.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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What appeals to him is the idea of many more kinds of bodies out there, each with its own capacities and charisma.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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All of this will enable IT workers across many disciplines to focus on higher-value tasks, requiring skills that machines still can’t replicate.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Simultaneously, innovations in data storage technology will require the development of new skills to administer, as well as innovative thinking in order to fully leverage their potential for accelerating progress.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But his Scrabble talents have long extended beyond the board of his native tongue.Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The poignant delivery was paired with Baker’s skilful twangs on banjo and Torres’ talents on the guitar.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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That his grandfather lost his faculties, and his delusions resulted in the death of his grandson.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
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The University of Wisconsin System recently enacted a viewpoint neutrality policy, which Bean said hinders academic freedom for professors, department chairs and faculties.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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In fact there is countless evidence that proves that employers value workers who demonstrate these competencies in their everyday work, especially for companies who are focused on driving innovation and change.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety Interpublic, meanwhile, has worked to build up new competencies in digital marketing and mining the consumer data that often comes with it.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Abilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abilities. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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