as in capability
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 ability
Beharie’s ability to subtly emote with facial expressions and body language add complexity to an otherwise hollow Casey who at times can be frustrating to pin down and understand.
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Morgan A. Grain, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
As well as striking Russian munitions storage facilities, Ukraine has also attacked on numerous occasions, targeting the energy sector to cut off Russia's ability to continue funding the war.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Trump effectively ends Chevron's ability to operate in Venezuela.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Guided by experienced faculty and industry mentors, students demonstrate their abilities and learn about styling, marketing, event planning and production, visuals, industry relations, among other things.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Morgan A. Grain, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
As well as striking Russian munitions storage facilities, Ukraine has also attacked on numerous occasions, targeting the energy sector to cut off Russia's ability to continue funding the war.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Trump effectively ends Chevron's ability to operate in Venezuela.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Guided by experienced faculty and industry mentors, students demonstrate their abilities and learn about styling, marketing, event planning and production, visuals, industry relations, among other things.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
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The array should be able to bounce laser light back at any orbiting or incoming spacecraft – a vital capability that will provide a permanent reference point on the lunar surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Leap provides location sourcing, store design, construction, staffing, management and marketing support along with Simon, as well as technology capabilities that help with the store operations.—
David Moin,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Our hospitals are operating nearly full, which, in turn, creates capacity management challenges.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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The singer announced on Wednesday (Feb. 19) that the addition of the July 14 show — which will now serve as the final stop on the outing slated to kick off in Los Angeles on April 28 — has set a record for the most performances at 75,000-plus capacity home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, there is still much more to be done in uprooting the inherent anti-Israeli — and in some cases, anti-Jewish — biases across the campus, particularly among some of its faculty members and students.—
Yinam Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The push reflects a long-term vision established in the 1980s by the university’s then-president Thomas B. Day, who strongly believed that faculty members should be scholars as well as teachers.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Apple plans to double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and skill development nationwide.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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As for the love story at the heart of things, real-life singer-songwriters Koerner and Varga, both making their movie debuts, inhabit their roles with unpolished sincerity, if not technical skill.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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As powerful as the winners' speeches, these moments are a true celebration of the talent that has reshaped the art of movie storytelling.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The ceremony celebrates the biggest successes in the music industry and promotes new talent.—
Monica Mercuri,
StyleCaster,
1 Mar. 2025
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New Yorkers with ambition and aptitude come together to complete these trainings in diverse cohorts led by expert instructors.—
Dynishal Gross,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Whatever your interests and aptitude, chances are there is a need for your contribution in the workplace of today, and tomorrow.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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