as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for an able and reliable assistant
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Recent Examples of able
Kicker Harrison Butker put the Chiefs up three with a field goal in the fourth, and the Bills ultimately weren't able to get around Kansas City's defense in the final minutes.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Troopers were able to get the registration information for the SUV from a witness before finding that it was registered to 59-year-old Monique Dauray of Stonington, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025
But this game went back and forth throughout, as Allen was able to take the lead early in the second quarter after orchestrating a 72-yard drive on 10 plays, capped by a James Cook six-yard rush.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Pumpkin can get up on her hind legs, her little black semiaquatic paws pressed to her chest, to get a treat, and is able to spin around on command.
—Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Troopers were able to get the registration information for the SUV from a witness before finding that it was registered to 59-year-old Monique Dauray of Stonington, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025
But this game went back and forth throughout, as Allen was able to take the lead early in the second quarter after orchestrating a 72-yard drive on 10 plays, capped by a James Cook six-yard rush.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Pumpkin can get up on her hind legs, her little black semiaquatic paws pressed to her chest, to get a treat, and is able to spin around on command.
—Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
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Although most organic waste is suitable for bokashi composting, don’t add moldy food, pet waste, or excessive amounts of liquid or oil to your bokashi composter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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Paper handling is suitable for up to moderate-duty printing in a small or home office or for personal use, thanks to the 250-sheet drawer and single-sheet bypass tray.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Support In a meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China earlier this week, McCourt and his co-bidder Kevin O'Leary received assurances that lawmakers on both sides of the U.S. political aisle are committed to ensuring a qualified divestiture.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Employee Retention Credit Eligible employers are those that paid qualified wages to some or all employees after March 12, 2020, and before Jan. 1, 2022.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, the fact that the naval base is meant to house vessels capable of launching long-range missiles signifies that Tehran is planning to conduct more long-distance strikes.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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One way to read LaFleur’s assessment is the Packers didn’t have pass rushers capable of winning one-on-ones often enough, so Hafley had to get creative with ways to generate pressure.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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People in court accused of crimes are presumed, under the law, to be competent to stand trial unless shown otherwise.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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She was initially set to be tried alongside two others with ties to the group but was deemed not competent for trial by evaluators for both the defense and prosecution.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Boyd may have tried to explain the situation, but pushing a coach, or anyone for that matter, is never a good look.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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