1
as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation
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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
the caterer's menu is adaptable to specific dietary needs, such as vegan, kosher, or low-fat
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Recent Examples of adaptable
This all raises the question, what if the foundation of adaptable intelligence is that it’s distributed throughout an organism and doesn’t live only in the brain, disconnected from the physical world?
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New Atlas, 29 June 2025
That kind of adaptable, disease-agnostic framework is what Pichard hopes to replicate in rare disease research.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Be adaptable, as your plans with friends and loved ones may change on a whim.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
Native Americans also believed spiderwort to be a sign of strength and endurance, possibly because the plant is adaptable to different conditions, though not in my yard.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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New Atlas, 29 June 2025
That kind of adaptable, disease-agnostic framework is what Pichard hopes to replicate in rare disease research.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Be adaptable, as your plans with friends and loved ones may change on a whim.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
Native Americans also believed spiderwort to be a sign of strength and endurance, possibly because the plant is adaptable to different conditions, though not in my yard.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for adaptable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptable
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Read on for more comfy and versatile yoga pants travelers love, all on sale at Amazon for as little as $15.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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Seasoned gardeners and beginners alike gave this garden bed high marks for its durability, versatile size, and ideal height.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Building Flexibility Into Your Estate Plan Revocable Living Trusts as Your Foundation A revocable living trust can serve as the cornerstone of flexible estate planning.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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This variety pack of bandages covers every kind of small injury—a total of 280 sheer and clear flexible adhesive bandages in five different sizes and shapes, for small wounds, burns, or even shoe chafing.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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“Adaptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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