How to Use able in a Sentence

able

adjective
Definition of ablenext
Synonyms for ablenext
  • She is one of the ablest lawyers in the firm.
  • He will buy a new car as soon as he is able.
  • He turned out to be an able editor.
  • Conti has also been able to get in tune with herself and her sense of style, too.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Being able to pick up shop and move closer to the craziness can be effective.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Dykes has been able to get some of the resources that Patterson wanted.
    — Dallas News, 7 Jan. 2023
  • On Wednesday morning, Balken finally spotted the bird and was able to get some shots.
    — Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
  • This all happened in the school office before first responders were able to get to Zwerner.
    — CBS News, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Baker was able to get out of the snowbank and head to a gas station and refuel before finding another path on the main road.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2023
  • Its guards weren't able to consistently get space from Penn State's perimeter defenders, either for shots or drives.
    — Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Now, the uncertainty is will [the authority] be able to get the leases done in time and what does that mean for the observatories?
    — Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Being able to score in the red zone is hugely important in flag football, Ramirez said, but the Indians failed to score in the red zone three times.
    — Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The spokesperson added that the fire department responded and was able to get a pulse on the female and that she was transported to West Hills hospital.
    — Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2023
  • For decades, companies were able to use Wizards’ property free of charge, producing their own games that, at times, outsold the original product.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Gerstell fought back in the second quarter as Kendall Williams was able to finally get some things going offensively for the Falcons.
    — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Some economists have been able to get incorrect or defamatory posts removed, but say it’s burdensome to constantly check the site and flag offensive content.
    — Catarina Saraiva, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Some in the audience expressed disappointment that Harris was not able to make history as the country’s first Black female president.
    — Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
  • This means these satellites would be able to relay data to Earth and other spacecraft across vast stretches of space, likely through Starlink's laser communication system.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The driver was able to get out of the car on their own.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Then click the link and subscribe to be able to text us.
    — oregonlive, 20 July 2023
  • And Ukraine ought to be able to fire back across that border.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 13 June 2024
  • So great to be able to make this with her and be part of this journey.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Your goal is to be able to be seen by drivers on the roadway.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Trump likely won't be able to use the stock to get a loan, either.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The others were able to complete the lyrics to some of Swift’s most iconic songs.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Fans who attend the match will be able to stay in their seats to watch the event in the stadium.
    — Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas News, 18 May 2023
  • In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
    — Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Two days later, when the Browns were able to move Kunaszyk, Hurst was back in the buidling.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
  • He’s been able to take advantage of the business and the creatives in it.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Patient Fred Again fans will be able to buy ten days on vinyl on Oct. 25.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024

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