as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
every able-bodied young man in the village had been sent off to fight in the war
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Recent Examples of able-bodied
But Republicans can win the debate by rallying around a simple policy: Stop states from putting able-bodied adults ahead of the disabled and elderly.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
So the Kremlin has been seeking out ways to encourage able-bodied people to come to Russia.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
What To Know Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has said that able-bodied people who are not working should not be using Medicaid, but has made promises that the popular health care program would not be cut.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
If approved, able-bodied AHCCCS recipients would have to work or attend school at least 20 hours per week and could receive health coverage for a maximum of five years.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
So the Kremlin has been seeking out ways to encourage able-bodied people to come to Russia.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
What To Know Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has said that able-bodied people who are not working should not be using Medicaid, but has made promises that the popular health care program would not be cut.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
If approved, able-bodied AHCCCS recipients would have to work or attend school at least 20 hours per week and could receive health coverage for a maximum of five years.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for able-bodied
Adjective
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Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Its buildable formula contains vitamin E, a nourishing antioxidant that supports healthy eyelashes, Dr. Kelley says.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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For Xia, robust security isn't a response to industry events but has been Bitmart's core philosophy since day one.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In Naypyidaw, the seat of the junta, the regime has provided robust assistance, including water, temporary toilets, and phone-charging stations.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s built from a sturdy metal base with a solid wood and plywood frame and has a swivel design that rotates 360 degrees.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the missing sturdy bollards, which were under repair, the city’s portable steel barriers were in the down position during New Year’s celebrations, CNN previously reported.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able-bodied. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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