as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Recent Examples of agility
But the broader public likely knows little about this type of task force, which is revered in the military for its power, speed and agility.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, with its emphasis on adaptability and ongoing on-site learning, Mbodi AI is positioning itself as a contributor to the industrial automation space, exploring ways to introduce software-like agility into physical operations.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Mauigoa also showcased his speed and agility at offensive tackle.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
There are also plans for a soccer experience where visitors can get into a pickup game or practice agility or kicking drills.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, with its emphasis on adaptability and ongoing on-site learning, Mbodi AI is positioning itself as a contributor to the industrial automation space, exploring ways to introduce software-like agility into physical operations.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Mauigoa also showcased his speed and agility at offensive tackle.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
There are also plans for a soccer experience where visitors can get into a pickup game or practice agility or kicking drills.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for agility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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Now, that's allowed as a last resort to provide more flexibility and eliminate processing issues.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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The waiver was established by the TEA to provide additional flexibility to go out of state to find qualified leaders to right the ships of struggling districts.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jude and the cinematographer Marius Panduru shot the film on an iPhone, and the nimbleness and range of their outdoor setups summon forth images of a crisp, unshowy beauty.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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But navigating the ins and outs of stories that intertwine without overstepping has required nimbleness.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The company suggests that combining full-palm tactile sensing with active liquid cooling could help enable humanoid robots to operate continuously in industrial environments, where dexterity, reliability, and thermal stability are critical for deployment.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The plays are characterized by their uncompromising portrayals of the Black experience and the playwright’s dexterity of language.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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On May 1, Taylor will bring her fiery prowess to Heritage Barbecue for a one-night, 42-seat dinner alongside lauded pitmaster Daniel Castillo.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his time at Ontario High and Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Glover also added football into the mix and ultimately became best known for his wrestling prowess (despite feeling quite intimidated by his college teammate at the time, Chuck Liddell, who ultimately became an MMA star).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Flexible loads, intelligent storage, and advanced demand coordination should be treated as capacity resources in grid planning, with regulatory frameworks updated accordingly.—
Brian Barlow,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The process of identifying and repatriating archaeological remains can be complex, requiring coordination between forensic experts and potentially international authorities.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Wolves were outscored by 23 points in his 28 minutes, a stark contrast to Hartenstein, whose playmaking and deftness with the ball in his hands created open 3 after open 3 for the Thunder.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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This sky-high figure indicates the display's deftness at producing deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in improved image quality in both light and dark scenes.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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