could

[kood, kuhd] / kʊd, kəd /

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preserve fruit, vegetable v.
be able v.
fire from job v.

VERB

preserve fruit, vegetable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

keep

STRONG

bottle

WEAK

put up

Antonyms

WEAK

cannot employ hire

VERB

be able

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commit manage take care of

STRONG

may

WEAK

be capable of be equal to be up to be within one's area be within one's control can do could cut the mustard have it made lie in one's power make it make out make the grade

Antonyms

WEAK

cannot employ hire

VERB

fire from job

Synonyms

STRONG

ax boot bounce cashier discharge dismiss expel sack terminate

WEAK

give the heave ho kick out let go

Antonyms

STRONG

allow employ engage hire hold keep permit welcome

WEAK

cannot

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A further rally in bitcoin could support the broader equity market, as it suggests investors are acting in a risk-on fashion.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

I could tell right then she was like a pistol.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Nvidia stock is on the cusp of new highs and Foxconn sales numbers could help it get there.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore seemed to agree, writing recently that the eventual authorization of fresh buybacks could serve as a catalyst for the stock.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

He could use a man who is experienced with horses.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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