adjustable

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Recent Examples of adjustable The massive 5,942-lb (2,695 kg) weight is somewhat disguised by a system that swaps traditional mechanical anti-roll bars for triple-stage adjustable air springs linked to a high-capacity central hydraulic pressure reservoir. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Other features include comfortable handles, an adjustable strap, and a luggage sleeve. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026 The most impactful aspect of Empower’s budgeting tool is the ability to track your spending and set a monthly adjustable budget. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 The 9Fifty snapback and 9Twenty adjustable silhouettes are made with a beige crown and Knicks-blue visor. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustable
Adjective
  • Several expand or open, while others use moving furniture or adaptable interiors to maximize functionality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The program’s open-architecture approach is intended to make those systems more adaptable as operational requirements evolve.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Paired with on-site energy storage, SSTs could turn data centers from blunt-force loads into more flexible participants in the grid.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s flexible realism also entails recognizing the need to form bespoke coalitions of the willing to augment the United Nations and other large multilateral institutions.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • This might be the moment to plot a California trip with more changing leaves and less traffic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The difference is not the map, but how changing conditions are interpreted along the way.
    — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Whether the trade works or not comes down to the same variable everything else in AI comes down to.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • When variable interest rates make payments unpredictable HELOCs typically have variable interest rates, meaning borrowing costs can change over time.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The ability to create alterable 3D environments could make games more dynamic for players and offer developers new ways to prove out concepts and level designs.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Adjustable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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