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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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But the picture is complicated by conflicting forecasts about how much gas customers in Asia will need – and whether the gas will be ordered in high enough volumes and at a price that justifies the huge financial costs of new gas projects.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
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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Separatist worlds rebel The ex-Republic Intelligence agent Berch Teller attempts to betray the Empire from within but is foiled by Tarkin, whom the Emperor rewards with a promotion to Grand Moff and a new role supervising the construction of a superweapon above Geonosis.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Mel Musto—Bloomberg/Getty Images The consequences of removing international students at Harvard could have long-term consequences on the U.S.’ ability to attract foreign talent—not only in higher education, but also in shaping its word-class research.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The ability to force Duo responses to act on active HTML opened up new attack avenues.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 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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In this case, wing flexibility is a crucial way to create more aerodynamic load.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 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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The outplacement firm estimates that teens will gain around one million jobs across May, June and July this year, a stark drop from its forecast of 1.3 million last year and a slight decline from the 1.1 million that were eventually added.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Inside were human skeletal remains which officials believe were deposited for ritual purposes before the site was abandoned, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Hewlett-Packard Enterprise recently announced similar capabilities for its B10000 Alletra storage systems.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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While Washington demands a total halt to Iran's enrichment capabilities, Tehran is vowing to continue its program regardless of any agreement.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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