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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
The company has already added two ships since 2020, one in 2022 and another in 2024, which Newsweek understands has led to a 40 percent increase in guest capacity.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
The microbes perform vital functions like decomposing organic matter, improving water-holding capacity, cycling nutrients, and suppressing pathogens to improve plant resilience and overall soil health.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Speaking to IndieWire, Atsushi Kaneko said the average episode had 150 to 200 people working on production in some capacity.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Here is a comparisons of the Qatari plane versus Air Force One based on publicly available information:
Boeing 747-200B v. Boeing 747-8
Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B, which has increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines than the standard 747-200.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
The microbes perform vital functions like decomposing organic matter, improving water-holding capacity, cycling nutrients, and suppressing pathogens to improve plant resilience and overall soil health.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Speaking to IndieWire, Atsushi Kaneko said the average episode had 150 to 200 people working on production in some capacity.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Here is a comparisons of the Qatari plane versus Air Force One based on publicly available information:
Boeing 747-200B v. Boeing 747-8
Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B, which has increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines than the standard 747-200.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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This enables organizations to test faster, handle larger volumes of code and functional requirements, and address the unique challenges posed by AI applications.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In simple terms, Gueye is a prominent presence off the ball, performing a large volume of actions, and doing so with a high success rate.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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If Matz resumes a hybrid role, having an effective Romero as the primary left-handed reliever will be vital.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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This reflects the leader’s role in narrative construction, a central principle in sensemaking theory.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Industry watchers have long warned that Congress was under-funding the FAA, preventing the agency from upgrading its technology and limiting its ability to hire and train new air traffic controllers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Compared to the Ratio Six, the Eight Series 2 offers the same 40-ounce batch size but some new programming and new technology—including the ability to optimize its brewing program for small batches of 20 ounces or less.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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User Experience Vibe coding can add cognitive load for users by introducing unnecessary steps.—
Naresh Prajapati,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The device would collect brainwave data during the workday and transmit it wirelessly to a human or machine overseer, who could intervene if the worker’s mental load falls outside the optimal range.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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With time, Dewan’s father eventually went back to school, got a solid state job, and worked at the post office and a hospital.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the life lessons the Thunderbirds have learned from their work that can apply to any job or life stage.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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These rituals included a physical action, an emotional expression and a shared sense of purpose.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This was still wild country, and Fuller set off with the express purpose of producing a book about her journey.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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To address rising costs from tariffs, Bitmain VP Irene Gao said during the Antminer S23 launch that Bitmain is working to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the United States.—
Colin Harper,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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However, prior to their weekend, Smith's Venis launches a new iteration of an AI app he's developed that plunges the world into chaos, courtesy of its capability to produce highly realistic deepfake videos.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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