How to Use adaptable in a Sentence
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That in turn taught him to be adaptable.
—Martina Castellanos, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Few skis are this fun and adaptable.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 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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The real draw for me is how adaptable the satchel is.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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The real draw for me is how adaptable the satchel is.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
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An adaptable three-piece band remained on high alert for what could come next.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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The brain stays adaptable throughout life.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the shade is hyper-adaptable.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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Caldwell also likes that this pick is adaptable to most bust shapes.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 6 Feb. 2023
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Plants are quite adaptable to a range of sun and soil conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
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For me, the key is to stay true to the vision and remain adaptable.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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This, in turn, can lead to a more agile and adaptable business.
—Vasudevan Swaminathan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
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This adaptable plant thrives in a variety of soils but must have good drainage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
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And Canada geese have proved to be far more adaptable than was once thought.
—Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2017
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Such a system is messy but adaptable, and therefore stronger.
—Tom McTague, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2020
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The big, pouched birds have proven quite adaptable and hardy, Volkert said.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022
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Winslet’s look tracks with the Romy’s clean, adaptable design.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
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There is no doubt that Lovesac is one of the most adaptable couches in the world.
—Larry Stansbury, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2022
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While many bikes are adaptable to different sizes, not all bikes are one size fits all.
—Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022
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This could make future machines smarter and more adaptable.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
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This adaptable plant tolerates deer, dry soil, and heavy shade.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
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Here’s how to use this adaptable shade to revamp your soon-to-be serene outdoor space.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Companies that are adaptable will be able to make sense of that and survive.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 July 2024
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The body and mind are remarkably adaptable.
—Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Bold Takes Texas Caviar has since proven to be quite an adaptable recipe.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
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The mirror is adaptable, with an optional floor stand or wall mount set-up.
—Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 14 July 2023
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Focus on solving one problem at a time, and stay adaptable.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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Plus, the shade itself is adaptable enough to lead any design project, Kim said.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
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Their leaves are similar, but the bur oaks are far more adaptable and much longer-lasting.
—Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Apr. 2021
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One great way to address these fears is by designing your project to be adaptable from the ground up.
—Yec, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2022
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