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Recent Examples of bendable
Because the rules are bendable; people get very rich in my country, very fast.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The standard Alabama rig consists of five bendable wires connected to a weight.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The bendable design accommodates any ceiling fan shape.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional copper phone lines that transmit information as electrical signals, fiber-optic cables are tiny bendable strands of glass through which data is sent as photons — lasers emitting pulses of light — at far higher speed, using less energy.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Most will be made of bendable metal to help create a tighter and more comfortable seal around the lower half of your face.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
And be sure your space is well-decorated with this pre-lit tree that has bendable branches for simple fluffing.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The bendable craft item can be shaped into bunny ears and attached to the top of a hood with hot glue or safety pins.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The standard Alabama rig consists of five bendable wires connected to a weight.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The bendable design accommodates any ceiling fan shape.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional copper phone lines that transmit information as electrical signals, fiber-optic cables are tiny bendable strands of glass through which data is sent as photons — lasers emitting pulses of light — at far higher speed, using less energy.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Most will be made of bendable metal to help create a tighter and more comfortable seal around the lower half of your face.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
And be sure your space is well-decorated with this pre-lit tree that has bendable branches for simple fluffing.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The bendable craft item can be shaped into bunny ears and attached to the top of a hood with hot glue or safety pins.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bendable
Adjective
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Throughout the buzzy initial run, Sam Levinson‘s HBO series has been hailed for Rue’s honest reckoning with addiction, as well as Zendaya‘s potent, pliable performance of her highs and lows.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Angela is slinky, pliable, and hungry to please, all but tearing up the Hays Code without lifting a finger.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The resumption of relations comes just months after Washington ousted Venezuela’s former president and replaced him with a more pliant leader, and could unlock billions of dollars in financing for Caracas, analysts said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some satirists have begun targeting these pliant broadcasters as well.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those TikTok videos of bendy chocolate bars aren’t just a quirky internet moment.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The high-compression fabric is sculpting without digging into skin, and the generous waistband keeps everything in place during particularly bendy yoga classes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the early 1900s, GE’s William Coolidge helped make the breakthrough of using ductile tungsten as the filament in incandescent light bulbs.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Peoples has a subterranean network of some 4,600 miles of pipes under the city, including significant stretches of original cast and ductile iron — some dating back to the 1800s — which pose a risk of gas leaks that could lead to an explosion.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, the moss’s telltale sign of woe is its glum, grayish hue, a waxen appearance that comes from ferns and algae that have crept over it.—
Sabrina Imbler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Dec. 2020
Adjective
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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This bag is made of supple Italian suede (still suitable for spring and can totally handle summer) and features two interior pockets and a key-ring holder.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This approach allows rapid upgrades or reconfiguration depending on operational needs, making the platform adaptable for evolving naval requirements.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Technology changes fast, but a strong, adaptable culture turns every new tool into an advantage.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bendable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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