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Recent Examples of adaptability
The seat is height-adjustable, combining comfort with adaptability for different riders.
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
When authorities raided and destroyed parts of KK Park, operators had already moved their operations elsewhere, illustrating the adaptability and mobility of the scam networks.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
The Embrace Series Insoles are crafted to mimic the cloud-like feel of memory foam without flattening over time, working to maintain continuous adaptability while rebounding with each step.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Education was broken, and computers could provide adaptability to students’ differing learning needs and with knowledge at their fingertips, students could be empowered to learn all by themselves.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The chamber’s survey of more than 100 local organizations found that interpersonal traits — communication, critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence and reliability — trumped job-specific technical skills or credentials in overall importance to employers.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Sarabjeet Chhatwal, vice president of global software, described the deal as an endorsement of the platform’s ease of deployment and adaptability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Soft skills like conflict mitigation, adaptability and innovative thinking made up roughly half of LinkedIn's 2025 list.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Coordination, organization and adaptability become essential traits for success.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
When authorities raided and destroyed parts of KK Park, operators had already moved their operations elsewhere, illustrating the adaptability and mobility of the scam networks.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
The Embrace Series Insoles are crafted to mimic the cloud-like feel of memory foam without flattening over time, working to maintain continuous adaptability while rebounding with each step.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Education was broken, and computers could provide adaptability to students’ differing learning needs and with knowledge at their fingertips, students could be empowered to learn all by themselves.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The chamber’s survey of more than 100 local organizations found that interpersonal traits — communication, critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence and reliability — trumped job-specific technical skills or credentials in overall importance to employers.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Sarabjeet Chhatwal, vice president of global software, described the deal as an endorsement of the platform’s ease of deployment and adaptability.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Soft skills like conflict mitigation, adaptability and innovative thinking made up roughly half of LinkedIn's 2025 list.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Coordination, organization and adaptability become essential traits for success.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
Noun
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The first step replenishes skin’s water levels, and the second protects it—a combination that improves elasticity, calms inflammation, and strengthens barrier integrity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Still, some evidence suggests estrogen creams may improve skin elasticity, hydration, and thickness.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’ll be more lineup flexibility when catcher Sean Murphy is healthy.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over time, arteries can lose flexibility, the inner lining becomes less responsive, and plaque can build up from cholesterol and inflammation.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to Fincantieri, key innovations from Italian industry, including a lithium-ion propulsion battery and a new combat system, will deliver improved stealth, endurance, operational efficiency, and stronger cyber resilience.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Its campaign against Ukraine did not begin in 2022 but unfolded gradually over years with disinformation campaigns and with cyber intrusions probing institutional resilience.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
3 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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The Popsugar challenge has the benefit of pliability.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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