1
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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2
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
The structure is flexible yet sturdy enough to retain its shape when prodded; one researcher describes the feeling as that of a fine-mesh sieve.
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Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Allow yourself time to adapt and be flexible with your approach, adjusting as needed to make your diet sustainable.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
Be flexible enough to adjust your schedule or routine to accommodate your health, as your well-being should take priority.
—Essence, 26 June 2025
FSIs who provide flexible, digital-first work environments and AI-enabled productivity tools may be better positioned to attract this talent and benefit from their fresh perspectives.
—Monica Hovsepian, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Allow yourself time to adapt and be flexible with your approach, adjusting as needed to make your diet sustainable.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
Be flexible enough to adjust your schedule or routine to accommodate your health, as your well-being should take priority.
—Essence, 26 June 2025
FSIs who provide flexible, digital-first work environments and AI-enabled productivity tools may be better positioned to attract this talent and benefit from their fresh perspectives.
—Monica Hovsepian, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
Adjective
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In this case, the design highlights the importance of family, the desire to create a relaxed environment, and an elegance born of simplicity.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The Chelan County Sheriff's Office reported a deputy found the girls lifeless with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Three days later, the girls’ bodies were discovered with plastic bags over their heads and their hands bound at Rock Island Campground, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The mill meets the demand for stretch fabrics with a rigid appearance with Fit Cross.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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All season long, New York has struggled to contain stretch bigs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Be adaptable, as your plans with friends and loved ones may change on a whim.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Paper strips and floppy discs — technology still used by controllers today — have become a talking point on Capitol Hill.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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Pair it with oversized sunglasses and a floppy straw hat for a classic beach-ready outfit.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The capital is more sophisticated, the stakeholders are more educated and the businesses are becoming more resilient.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress provides a combination of resilient support for optimal spinal alignment and conforming pressure relief that is essential for alleviating and preventing various types of back pain.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Letz is a physically and emotionally pliant but also a verbose actor of great versatility, able to play a standard Second City dad and Chicag’ow type, but also a neurotic (lots of call for that in this show) and a dweeb and, well, whatever gets thrown his way.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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After all, the alternative of Joe Biden and later Kamala Harris was still seen to them as less desirable than Trump—who proved pretty pliable on the global stage during his first term.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 2025
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The wrappers need to be soaked one at a time in water for about 10 seconds, until pliable.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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