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Recent Examples of adaptability
This adaptability is now threatening the drug artemisinin, the backbone of global malaria treatment, which is starting to fail in parts of Africa and Southeast Asia.
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Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Doorway clearance, tight corners, stairs, and elevators can limit the use of larger, structured furniture; the modular configuration enhances mobility and adaptability.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
What makes this different from earlier automation is adaptability.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Jones is on a three-year deal rather than an expiring contract, but the guard’s appeal is driven by his affordability and adaptability as a rotation player who can start in a pinch.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
This marks a new era of cloud transformation—one where speed and adaptability define competitive advantage.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This enables the humanoid to perform both delicate and forceful tasks with exceptional precision, stability, and adaptability, allowing for reliable handling of tools, components, and complex assemblies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Steed brings a savvy adaptability to the table, despite the fact that his role as a bridge between politics and science sometimes seems at odds with the results the three try to achieve in unison.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Doorway clearance, tight corners, stairs, and elevators can limit the use of larger, structured furniture; the modular configuration enhances mobility and adaptability.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
What makes this different from earlier automation is adaptability.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Jones is on a three-year deal rather than an expiring contract, but the guard’s appeal is driven by his affordability and adaptability as a rotation player who can start in a pinch.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
This marks a new era of cloud transformation—one where speed and adaptability define competitive advantage.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This enables the humanoid to perform both delicate and forceful tasks with exceptional precision, stability, and adaptability, allowing for reliable handling of tools, components, and complex assemblies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Steed brings a savvy adaptability to the table, despite the fact that his role as a bridge between politics and science sometimes seems at odds with the results the three try to achieve in unison.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
Noun
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Just two capsules per day can illuminate one’s complexion, boost elasticity, reduce inflammation, and support cellular renewal.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stretch marks form when skin expands quickly, and pregnancy hormones affect collagen and elasticity, making consistent, nourishing moisture especially important.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This flexibility allows designers to combine multiple functions in a single microscopic system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its power derives from accessibility and flexibility.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Roger showed a different level of resilience.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The organization also is to modernize wildland fire management for better national resilience on public lands.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Popsugar challenge has the benefit of pliability.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
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And because of their pliability, soft robots can navigate environments that would otherwise block, damage, or destroy rigid robots.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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