as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Recent Examples of agility
From the beginning, these twins seemed to toggle with particular agility between the planes of Trivial and Tragic that Koestler theorized govern human existence.
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Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Playing center on the basketball team also has improved her agility, quickness and balance.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Defense said the weapon's official name pays tribute to the eagle, known for its speed, stealth, and agility.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
Lessons From $15 Billion Of Cross-Border Experience Here are three truths that have shaped my approach to retail asset management over the years:
• Cap-ex agility beats cap-ex volume.
—Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Playing center on the basketball team also has improved her agility, quickness and balance.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Defense said the weapon's official name pays tribute to the eagle, known for its speed, stealth, and agility.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
Lessons From $15 Billion Of Cross-Border Experience Here are three truths that have shaped my approach to retail asset management over the years:
• Cap-ex agility beats cap-ex volume.
—Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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Who Should Consider This Career People with excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Alternatives To Traditional Floss Some people find using traditional string floss challenging due to dexterity issues caused by age or underlying health conditions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article While Universal is known for crafting compelling movies that transport people to faraway worlds, the company has also developed its prowess in making those come to life through its captivating theme parks.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The company leaned into its background and prowess as a tech company.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Despite its free entry, the show took a lot of coordination to fund.—
Gabrielle Gillette,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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Lack of coordination Darryl Dunsmore first sued the county in 2020, accusing the Sheriff’s Office of failing to run its jails in a way that ensured his well-being.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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