1
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
But here’s the catch: the fossil fuel industry still gets many subsidies, while the more nimble clean energy sector, which is growing faster and creating more jobs, would be left to fend for itself.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Our biggest focus at the Club is staying nimble, given the highly volatile nature of geopolitics at the moment.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 June 2025
But none of those questions really matter, which speaks to the charm and nimble play of Dunn’s script.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
Compared with those earlier LLMs, however, o4-mini and its equivalents are lighter-weight, more nimble models that train on specialized datasets with stronger reinforcement from humans.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Our biggest focus at the Club is staying nimble, given the highly volatile nature of geopolitics at the moment.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 June 2025
But none of those questions really matter, which speaks to the charm and nimble play of Dunn’s script.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
Compared with those earlier LLMs, however, o4-mini and its equivalents are lighter-weight, more nimble models that train on specialized datasets with stronger reinforcement from humans.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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Operation Bounce House follows Oliver Lewis, a colonist on the planet New Sonora, who leads a simple life on his family ranch, playing with his band and tending to his family's selection of intelligent agriculture bots.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Although not specifically marketed as a pet camera, the Eufy E220 is a budget-friendly indoor home security camera packed with typically more high-end features, including remote pan and tilt, sharp 2K video footage, automatic motion tracking, and intelligent motion and sound detection.—
Cierra Cowan July 11,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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The building itself, majestic and graceful, holds an immediate promise of well-being.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Chicago police and City Hall officials were quick to note that the shooting was targeted and the victims didn’t live in the neighborhood.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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And 3) The other social media platforms have been quick to allow the swap.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Maxon's advanced actuators give AEON its agile, human-like movement, enabling it to tackle a wide range of tasks across various environments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The result is a lean and agile 115-footer designed to be an extension of the ocean itself, marking the debut of an entry-level model to the DOM lineup.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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Light, clever, and just leftfield enough to feel like a proper find.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Dubno’s novel sounds equally thoughtful and nasty, clever and juicy and full of great drama.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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These strategic moves could reshape how fast renewable power is deployed, who controls it, and whether communities benefit equitably.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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If you're not already enrolled, sign up for a free 30-day trial to enjoy exclusive deals, fast and free shipping, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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If your primary goal is to maximize workspace while ensuring your computer can grow with your needs, a mini-PC paired with a quality monitor is a smarter, longer-lasting solution.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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The sharper that angle is the faster the Earth orbits, with lunar gravity in this case speeding things up, countering the braking effect that lunar apogee usually applies.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Experts say the country may be in the midst of the sharpest decline in killings in history — one that can’t be attributed to any single factor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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