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Recent Examples of adaptability
Its design emphasizes stealth, endurance, and adaptability, enabling it to perform missions such as surveillance, intelligence collection, and potentially offensive operations without putting human lives at risk.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
In a landscape that combined woodland patches and open savanna, that adaptability may have been key to survival.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
This eye-catching, perennial herb is celebrated for its drought tolerance and adaptability.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
This is the ideal environment to highlight and showcase the extraordinary adaptability and creativity of Japanese content across multiple formats and markets.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Companies are simultaneously demanding more adaptability from their workforces and making those workforces smaller.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Her approach reflects a belief that leadership is strengthened through curiosity, adaptability and persistence.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Developed in collaboration with Spanish manufacturer Kettal, the Eames Pavilion System proves that this midcentury concept can live on today—while also positioning itself within contemporary conversations around housing, access, and adaptability.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
It is valued for its drought-tolerance and adaptability to a wide range of soils.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
In a landscape that combined woodland patches and open savanna, that adaptability may have been key to survival.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
This eye-catching, perennial herb is celebrated for its drought tolerance and adaptability.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
This is the ideal environment to highlight and showcase the extraordinary adaptability and creativity of Japanese content across multiple formats and markets.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Companies are simultaneously demanding more adaptability from their workforces and making those workforces smaller.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Her approach reflects a belief that leadership is strengthened through curiosity, adaptability and persistence.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Developed in collaboration with Spanish manufacturer Kettal, the Eames Pavilion System proves that this midcentury concept can live on today—while also positioning itself within contemporary conversations around housing, access, and adaptability.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
It is valued for its drought-tolerance and adaptability to a wide range of soils.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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This will help preserve its elasticity and keep it in good shape for many swims to come.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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The efforts, along with similar moves in Arizona, Missouri, and Kentucky, are aimed at restricting flexibility to implement the federal law at the state level.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The variation across states shows that there is flexibility in design — but not disagreement about whether readiness belongs in accountability.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Poor supply chain resilience may soon lead to shortages in refined oil products and, in particular, diesel and jet fuel (kerosene).—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Melbourne, the Australia trip includes visits to Canberra and Sydney, with an agenda that focuses on mental health, community resilience and support for veterans and their families — a cause close to Harry, who served in the British Army and founded the Invictus Games.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Look at the crowns, check the twigs for buds and pliability, and brush away a bit of soil to look at the roots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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