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
His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Once opened, baking soda should be replaced every six to 12 months for baking, as moisture and contact with the air reduce its ability to make baked goods rise.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The result has been devastating battlefield casualties that now outpace the ability to raise fresh recruits as well as soaring death-benefit payouts and widespread fuel shortages across the country.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Artisan and Shehadeh have built reputations on their abilities to approach women.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ability
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Once opened, baking soda should be replaced every six to 12 months for baking, as moisture and contact with the air reduce its ability to make baked goods rise.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The result has been devastating battlefield casualties that now outpace the ability to raise fresh recruits as well as soaring death-benefit payouts and widespread fuel shortages across the country.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Artisan and Shehadeh have built reputations on their abilities to approach women.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
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Time and time again in the history of technology, monopolistic industry leaders that long seemed invincible—from Xerox to IBM to AT&T—have proven vulnerable to agile upstarts and technology advances that broke markets wide open by lowering costs, expanding supply and leapfrogging capabilities.
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Both the council and Congress have floated some good ideas for streamlining disaster assistance, reducing administrative burdens and improving uneven recovery capabilities among states.
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Demand for powerful chips has become essentially infinite thanks to the AI boom—yet the global supply of chips remains capped by how many EUV lithography machines one company can crank out, and by how much fab capacity one other company has available.
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The renovation will reduce capacity from 51,913 to approximately 50,000.
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Innovation Complex Innovation is at the core of FIU’s strategic plan, faculty research, student success and collaboration with university partners.
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What initially looked like an academic effort quickly revealed itself to be much broader, touching faculty, external clinical partners and compliance and administrative teams across multiple campuses.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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Those types of players are still enormously valuable because many of their skills are always valuable.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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