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as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the wooden strips become more pliable if they are first soaked in water
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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
with such iffy weather, we had to keep our vacation schedule fairly pliable
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Recent Examples of pliable
The popularity of the show and its pliable format would inspire any number of subsequent series, from That’s Incredible!
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
The result is super pliable, puff-every-time tortillas.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
This pliable guise is partially what makes his persona such a durable meme.
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Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the buzzy initial run, Sam Levinson‘s HBO series has been hailed for Rue’s honest reckoning with addiction, as well as Zendaya‘s potent, pliable performance of her highs and lows.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
The result is super pliable, puff-every-time tortillas.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
This pliable guise is partially what makes his persona such a durable meme.
—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the buzzy initial run, Sam Levinson‘s HBO series has been hailed for Rue’s honest reckoning with addiction, as well as Zendaya‘s potent, pliable performance of her highs and lows.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pliable
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
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In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
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The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
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Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
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“Pliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pliable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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