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Recent Examples of adaptability
While traditional varieties may struggle with disease resistance and climate adaptability, many new cultivars offer solutions, combining nostalgia with the resilience needed to flourish in today's conditions.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The future of work requires critical thinking, creativity and adaptability.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
That adaptability has shaped her professional perspective and leadership style.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
And offering recognition or rewards for demonstrating adaptability can also lead to more open-mindedness down the road.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
The result is a silhouette that feels less tied to casual dressing and more aligned with the modern wardrobe’s demand for ease, polish and adaptability.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Part of the trend’s staying power is its adaptability.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Together, these technologies enable faster deployment, improved adaptability, and more efficient automation in smart manufacturing environments.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Roboticists have long sought a compact, energy-efficient pumping technology that can be fully integrated into soft robotic systems without undermining the flexibility and adaptability that make soft robotics attractive in the first place.
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New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The future of work requires critical thinking, creativity and adaptability.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
That adaptability has shaped her professional perspective and leadership style.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
And offering recognition or rewards for demonstrating adaptability can also lead to more open-mindedness down the road.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
The result is a silhouette that feels less tied to casual dressing and more aligned with the modern wardrobe’s demand for ease, polish and adaptability.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Part of the trend’s staying power is its adaptability.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Together, these technologies enable faster deployment, improved adaptability, and more efficient automation in smart manufacturing environments.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Roboticists have long sought a compact, energy-efficient pumping technology that can be fully integrated into soft robotic systems without undermining the flexibility and adaptability that make soft robotics attractive in the first place.
—
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
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Bone Broth Bone broth is rich in collagen, which supports the skin’s firmness and elasticity.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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But with the Sabres in a salary cap crunch, moving off the final season of his deal gives them more flexibility heading into the offseason.
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Sacramento could get under the first apron and tax moving on from DeRozan, but would lack real flexibility without being able to move on from LaVine or Sabonis, the latter of whom is making over $94 million combined over the next two seasons.
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The deciding factor often comes down to durability and resilience, both of which are built through physical capacity.
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Heat exposure also triggers heat shock proteins, particularly HSP70, which repair damaged proteins, reduce systemic inflammation and support cellular resilience.
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But in software engineering, there’s a bit more pliability with the permissions granted to an AI agent, because there’s a validation layer to check and correct any errors those autonomous systems could generate.
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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.
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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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