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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
fortunately, that working mother has a very flexible schedule for her office job
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as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards
parents with a flexible attitude when it comes to the children's bedtime
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as in plastic
able to bend easily without breaking
the tent was held up by crisscrossing flexible rods threaded through the top
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
used a flexible plastic for the toy
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Recent Examples of flexible
From software to computing power to network bandwidth, the entire technology stack is being redesigned around flexible, scalable consumption.
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Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Palace’s centre-forward is flexible and able to adjust his role in these attacks depending on the situation, as seen in this example from the 1-0 victory against Ipswich Town in December.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Palace’s centre-forward is flexible and able to adjust his role in these attacks depending on the situation, as seen in this example from the 1-0 victory against Ipswich Town in December.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
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CFMoto has given the naked a custom subframe, gullwing-style swingarm, and KYB suspension, which includes 41 mm upside-down forks and a monoshock – both of which are adjustable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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This Amazon version features the same suede leather construction, adjustable metal buckle straps, and non-slip outsole, along with a cork footbed with a deep heel cup for lightweight cushioning and arch support.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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Perfectly roomy with a bit of effortless slouch for a relaxed feel, the Balance Bucket is available in both black and brown suede, plus black leather, to complement every mood and lifestyle.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now that she’s named her successor as Vogue’s top editor, Anna Wintour seems a bit more relaxed.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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An in-person visit with the singer was leaked on social media in January 2024 where the pair shared an intimate moment through a plastic divider.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each cell had two toilets and two small tanks of water, for washing and drinking; each man was given a plastic cup and a quarter of a bar of soap.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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This lack of performance honesty hinders Black women from course-correcting or demonstrating readiness for stretch roles.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The company pointed out that the integration of laser systems on the lightweight, highly mobile ISV platform reflects a commitment to scalable, adaptable, and expeditionary force protection solutions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Samsung's success has shown that foldables are a functional evolution of mobile hardware—one that turns the phone into an adaptable tool able to transition from compact to expansive, depending on the task at hand.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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The economic environment remains foggy, with uncertainty around tariffs and a labor market that, while softening in some areas, remains remarkably resilient in others.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While growth is modest, from about 52,300 jobs in 2021 to 54,300 projected by 2030, these roles are essential to building climate-resilient infrastructure.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This led Liu to wonder if these pliant electronics might keep up with the mutable nature of embryonic brains.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2025
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Japan hasn’t been as pliant as Trump seemed to expect.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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