as in qualified
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
People should be able to move through the world without wondering whether every glance, every conversation or every face is being captured, analyzed and stored.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
And at the end of that war, in 1989, Iran was able to recover because basically it was unshackled.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
Users also will be able to download classes for offline access.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto The game wardens and members of the Bartow County Fire Department were able to bring the man to shore and turn his body over to the coroner.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
And at the end of that war, in 1989, Iran was able to recover because basically it was unshackled.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
Users also will be able to download classes for offline access.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto The game wardens and members of the Bartow County Fire Department were able to bring the man to shore and turn his body over to the coroner.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
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There are also no direct federal or state requirements on how qualified providers use revenue produced under the 340B program.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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Look for a company that offers clear pricing, employs qualified professionals, sets realistic expectations and communicates consistently.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This will require recurring cost, however, making the recurring purchase of purified water for a filterless humidifier is just as suitable a solution.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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It should be noted that maples or any other plants that require regular moisture and protection from summer sun are most suitable for container growing.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The move comes as many companies are increasingly looking to agents — AI capable of taking on and executing relatively complex tasks — as a way to boost employee productivity and automate rote chores.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such a high-data future requires infrastructure capable of handling it.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Twenty years ago, a competent driver had to know how to use a manual transmission.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under Cook, the company has become less surprising but massively financially successful; some of Apple’s newer products have flopped or underperformed, but far more have become and stayed excellent thanks to years of competent iteration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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