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
Organizations and communities that invest in learning ecosystems develop greater agility, stronger innovation capacity, more resilient talent pipelines, and a sustainable foundation for long-term success in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
On Tuesday and Wednesday, decked in Hornets green and with a whistle, Osterhout put scores of players through agility drills.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
One bike emphasizes agility and adaptability, while the other prioritizes comfort over extended distances, creating a combination well-suited for riding partners who enjoy outdoor exploration.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2026
Feldott’s agility gives the Redhawks an advantage.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
On Tuesday and Wednesday, decked in Hornets green and with a whistle, Osterhout put scores of players through agility drills.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
One bike emphasizes agility and adaptability, while the other prioritizes comfort over extended distances, creating a combination well-suited for riding partners who enjoy outdoor exploration.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2026
Feldott’s agility gives the Redhawks an advantage.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
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The town moved to amend its zoning regulations to allow for greater flexibility for those who want to convert older office properties into residential or mixed-use redevelopments, with Greenberg a vocal proponent of the changes.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The system offers an optimal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios in the close and immediate vicinity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Rather than chasing growth, businesses across a range of industries should pursue nimbleness.—
Richard McCathron,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Defensively, Norby has made a solid transition to first, committing two errors and showing nimbleness at the position.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The flutist Denis Bouriakov and the bassoonist Whitney Crockett applied pinpoint dexterity to Paganini and Rossini, respectively.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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But in mid-June, Turner was already a three-win player, combining his usual offensive prowess with an unexpected improvement with the glove.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Our brain’s fortune-telling prowess also helps us in social situations.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The review notes that neuromuscular coordination may matter as much as ligament flexibility, meaning strength and technique likely play a larger role than timing alone.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Learner Tien, with guidance from 1989 French Open champion Michael Chang, has the kind of game — sweeping, angled groundstrokes and deftness of touch — that should suit clay, but he is still getting used to its secret codes.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The term implies godlike deftness and speed but also a certain impersonal coldness — skill at the expense of passion.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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