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
Their movement resembles less the effortless agility of a border collie and more the stiff animation of an early South Park episode.
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Mack Degeurin Aug 20, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
But for the robots’ developers, the games were less about winning or losing and more about testing their agility, endurance and battery life, all of which have made great advances in recent years.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
When data is governed and maintained like a product, lineage evolves into a living, breathing infrastructure layer that drives both agility and accountability.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Some have their own dog parks, agility courses and monthly social events for dog owners.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Mack Degeurin Aug 20, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
But for the robots’ developers, the games were less about winning or losing and more about testing their agility, endurance and battery life, all of which have made great advances in recent years.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
When data is governed and maintained like a product, lineage evolves into a living, breathing infrastructure layer that drives both agility and accountability.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Some have their own dog parks, agility courses and monthly social events for dog owners.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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But the videos from the half-marathon proved that, despite tens of billions in investment, even the most basic functions of mobility and dexterity remain elusive for general-purpose robots.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This is where fans can see high-level competition and appreciate the coordination and dexterity the competitors have to pull off moves.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Ivan Angulo has been the starter in the left wing position, but Spicer’s attacking prowess and ability to control possession have earned him more playing time.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Dance Mom is an excellent example of this designer’s prowess.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And to address delays from the regulatory process, SB 445, a bill moving through the Assembly from Sen. Scott Wiener, would set strict timelines and coordination rules for outside agencies to streamline permitting and keep high-speed rail construction on track.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The stunt coordination team of Greg Rementon, Kyle McLean, and fight choreographer Kirk Jenkins deserve a lot of credit as the sheer level of mind boggling action required is over the top.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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