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Recent Examples of acrobatic
The two competitions rolled out over three days in Sin City, with the International Pizza Challenge centered on culinary skills while the World Pizza Games offered a chance for slice slingers to show off their acrobatic skills and dexterity.
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James Powel, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
One of them, in the second quarter, was so acrobatic that even a young James might not have pulled it off.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
But Texas has responded with eight points from All-American forward Madison Booker, and the Longhorns just regained the lead on an acrobatic basket by Rori Harmon.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
As for her viral acrobatic performances, those appeared to have been on hold in the year before her death.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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James Powel, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
One of them, in the second quarter, was so acrobatic that even a young James might not have pulled it off.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
But Texas has responded with eight points from All-American forward Madison Booker, and the Longhorns just regained the lead on an acrobatic basket by Rori Harmon.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
As for her viral acrobatic performances, those appeared to have been on hold in the year before her death.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobatic
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The graceful curves of Boston’s beloved Swan Boats took shape today in the Public Garden just in time for the warm weather and another season of peaceful paddle rides around the lagoon.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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The artwork shows a man at the center with an arm raised in a graceful gesture, surrounded by a large crowd.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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Private sector is more agile, more adaptable.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jimin, whose velvety voice and nearly feline lover-boy magnetism stands out even in a group filled with virtuosic singers and strong presences, shocked himself with his own solo success.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Only around 40% of the animals were feline.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some satirists have begun targeting these pliant broadcasters as well.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The endgame could also involve replacing hardliners with more pliant leaders; Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed to fill his late father’s shoes, isn’t likely to succeed.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the supple leather stretches to accommodate swollen feet.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Best Stretch Mark Cream Expanding bellies can leave skin feeling less than supple postpartum.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fridge foraging is flexible by design, built around a few adaptable formats that absorb nearly any combination of ingredients.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Designed for all-day wear, these clogs have a foam insole with moderate cushioning and a supportive, flexible outsole.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fed minutes from March's meeting showed policymakers remain open to future rate hikes should inflation continue to exceed 2%, while stressing the need to be nimble.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobatic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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