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Recent Examples of adaptability
There’s also an argument — and maybe this is just one for traditionalists — that football is also supposed to be, on some level, a test of individual stamina and adaptability.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, his story is one of persistence, adaptability, and a relentless drive to deliver.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Skills for the craft—breaking tasks down, digging deeper into one’s talent, adaptability and growth—all became assets to enhance other aspects of Hill’s life.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Where traditional shipbuilding relied on labor and scale, the new frontier rewards autonomy, precision, and adaptability — domains where American ingenuity excels.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Chenhao Hu, a doctoral student at Penn Engineering and the study’s first author, said the coral’s skeleton demonstrates how nature can create materials with remarkable adaptability, which could inspire new technologies for human use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The breed ranks as the third most-popular dog in the United States, according to the AKC, and is widely praised for its gentle nature, patience with children, and adaptability to home life.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recruiters emphasize the importance of adaptability in the evolving field and persistence when working on projects that may span years, for example.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
Decades after a crackdown by prosecutors decimated the ranks of the New York Mafia, the indictment of an NBA coach, a player and nearly three dozen others in a betting scandal highlighted the mob’s persistence and adaptability to changing times and technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, his story is one of persistence, adaptability, and a relentless drive to deliver.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Skills for the craft—breaking tasks down, digging deeper into one’s talent, adaptability and growth—all became assets to enhance other aspects of Hill’s life.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Where traditional shipbuilding relied on labor and scale, the new frontier rewards autonomy, precision, and adaptability — domains where American ingenuity excels.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Chenhao Hu, a doctoral student at Penn Engineering and the study’s first author, said the coral’s skeleton demonstrates how nature can create materials with remarkable adaptability, which could inspire new technologies for human use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The breed ranks as the third most-popular dog in the United States, according to the AKC, and is widely praised for its gentle nature, patience with children, and adaptability to home life.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recruiters emphasize the importance of adaptability in the evolving field and persistence when working on projects that may span years, for example.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
Decades after a crackdown by prosecutors decimated the ranks of the New York Mafia, the indictment of an NBA coach, a player and nearly three dozen others in a betting scandal highlighted the mob’s persistence and adaptability to changing times and technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
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Peptides support collagen and elasticity, keeping the delicate under-eye area smooth.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Plus, panthenol boosts body and elasticity, giving even fine hair natural bounce and movement without stripping hair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The treatment does not compromise tensile strength and tends to improve the material’s flexibility, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Use the ZIP code tool below to compare prepaid and pay-as-you-go internet options available in your area and see which plans offer the best mix of price, speed and flexibility.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina has found balance, unity, and resilience.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each image will be accompanied by personal stories exploring themes of identity and resilience.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vocal folds within the larynx rely on musculature, mucosal pliability and proper airflow from the lungs to create sound — and the specific balance of tension and elasticity of the vocal cords plays a key role in vocal quality.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
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This iteration’s Mahina Monogram trim traces back to the leather first introduced in handbags under Marc Jacobs in 2007, known for its delicate perforations and pliability.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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