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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’s Arizona assembly plant is in the midst of a massive expansion to add capacity for it.
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
The existing four-person lift is being replaced with a high-speed six-pack chairlift to increase uphill capacity.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
The Limited Edition Dragon comes in just a 2TB capacity.
—PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
No research is done on the island itself, but The Post and Courier explained that between 600 and 700 monkeys are typically removed every year and transported for use in various research capacities such as biomedical and vaccine research.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
The existing four-person lift is being replaced with a high-speed six-pack chairlift to increase uphill capacity.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
The Limited Edition Dragon comes in just a 2TB capacity.
—PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
No research is done on the island itself, but The Post and Courier explained that between 600 and 700 monkeys are typically removed every year and transported for use in various research capacities such as biomedical and vaccine research.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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The Transportation Security Administration is projected to screen 18.3 million people from November 26 to December 2, a 6% volume increase from the same time in 2023.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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This microcurrent device reduces puffiness under the eyes, blurs fine lines, and even enhances lip volume.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Drawing on experience The board position is Fischer’s debut in Arizona water politics.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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This can use a single image taken by a smartphone camera to determine its position and orientation with centimeter-level accuracy, according to the company.Barry Collins, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The movie musical, starring Erivo and Ariana Grande in lead roles, is based on the stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman – which was based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire.Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The veteran defensive lineman has also played an important role in Miami's run defense.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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This increase is attributed to the full integration of Ranco and its ability to acquire inventory and retain new customers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Polis previously supported parents’ ability to opt out of vaccinations — drawing support from anti-vaccine advocates — despite the state’s poor rankings for pediatric immunization.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Amazon Perhaps the best 4K streamer for folks who watch loads of Amazon Prime shows and movies, this Fire Stick is very easy to set up and use, supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast and stable streaming, and packs 16 gigabytes of storage.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The lighter ad load for streaming would seem to make viewing more tolerable, and yet the ad experience can be even worse.Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Having somehow returned, firmly, to the real world, the narrator decides to quit his job and start working in a library in a small, out-of-the-way town in Fukushima Prefecture.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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His job on this day involves hauling containers from the congested TraPac terminal in the Port of Los Angeles to a storage yard near the port.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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For apps whose express purpose is to help people find friends, my matches seemed overwhelmingly uninterested in chatting, let alone meeting up.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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These extensions have been funded primarily by loans from Water On Demand, Inc. Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger or similar business combination.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Called Flagship Suites, the new product will feature upgrades like privacy doors, wireless charging, Bluetooth capability, multiple storage areas, and a seat with a chaise lounge mode (as well as a standard lie-flat bed option, too).Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2025, CMOs and agency executives will reconcile full-funnel, full-service capabilities with deep expertise in various disciplines and channels.Forrester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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