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as in position
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 role
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 ability
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacity
Newcastle’s viewpoint is that summer windows represent better value anyway — and the hierarchy are reluctant to invest too heavily now and risk depleting their spending capacity for the next window — so the off-season should be far busier than January.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Most lawmakers have two accounts — one that represents their office in an official capacity and a personal one.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
Iron Man's success led to several sequels, and Favreau's involvement with Marvel would continue in various capacities, including cameos and as an executive producer.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The Vaziri Law Group did a study to see which EVs are most unreliable in the cold, looking at the different electric car’s battery range reduction, average accidents during winter over three years, average charging time, and battery capacity.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Most lawmakers have two accounts — one that represents their office in an official capacity and a personal one.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
Iron Man's success led to several sequels, and Favreau's involvement with Marvel would continue in various capacities, including cameos and as an executive producer.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The Vaziri Law Group did a study to see which EVs are most unreliable in the cold, looking at the different electric car’s battery range reduction, average accidents during winter over three years, average charging time, and battery capacity.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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The volume of 196 pages features 150 illustrations and is housed in a luxury clamshell case and covered in the Loro Piana Tela Sergio fabric, crafted from cotton and linen.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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The sheer volume of updates—over half a million annually—highlights the complexity and difficulty in keeping track of relevant information, especially when only a small fraction pertains directly to the payments sector and an even smaller subset demands action.Roseanne Spagnuolo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Las Vegas’ 19-14 win over Jacksonville snapped a 10-game losing streak, but its draft position dropped significantly from No. 2 to No. 6.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lake said her future political plans involve her new position at VOA.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Despite these controversies, Trump's 2024 campaign focused on economic issues, persuading voters of his capability to enhance their financial well-being, which played a significant role in his electoral success.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the idea of bringing Stamkos back in a Dave Andreychuk-type role for the final seasons of his career could be intriguing in a couple of years.John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Tenant advocates suffered a big defeat this fall when California voters decided against expanding cities’ ability to limit rent increases.CalMatters, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, scientists found the largest coral is bigger than a blue whale, how anglerfish became deep-sea denizens and that the ability for life to glow arose in the ocean half a billion years ago.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kara Kramer’s illustrations, filled with the bright colors of the Rubik’s Cube and loads of shapes and geometric patterns, bring a delightful energy to the tale.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s just loads of people that turn up in a park, and there’s music.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Howe: There’s enough evidence to believe Macdonald is the right coach for the job, so that’s a major win right there.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The main character claims Hamlet…and then loses his job.Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Paul’s purpose is to make the world a better place.Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Capricorn season is making things more fun while still highlighting a deeper purpose.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This recognition was not merely a personal milestone but a testament to his extraordinary professional capabilities.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are four practical strategies to guide your approach: • Assess hardware capabilities.Avery Pennarun, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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