COMPRESSIBLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

compressible

adjective

Definition of compressible

as in elastic

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Recent Examples of compressible The company says that these are designed for quick, flexible hosting and can be set up in as little as 10 minutes, in time for the game, and then packed down into compressible, portable storage after the final whistle. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 But above the speed of sound, air becomes compressible, where its density changes significantly with pressure and temperature. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025 Cult-favorite Que water bottles use a silicone-free plastic in its compressible bottles. — Claire Volkman, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2025 Bags that are both compressible and warm tend to be expensive. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for compressible

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Adjective

Beyoncé glides across bright horns, elastic bass, and a rhythm designed to open up the room.

— Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
They are held in place by an elastic sling-back strap and balanced on a heel measuring 105mm.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

The rug is pliable enough to fit in the washing machine, which means a pad comes in handy for keeping it stable underfoot.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
Place 6 tortillas on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 3 minutes, or until the tortillas are very pliable and easy to fold.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of pliable

Adjective

But the energy shock caused by the war with Iran and a resilient economy have shifted the outlook.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Shift toward low-carbon infrastructure For Viaro Energy, which accounts for up to 9% of UK gross gas production at peak output, the partnership reflects a shift toward resilient, low-carbon infrastructure.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

Memory is malleable, and even worse, humans are terrible at knowing whether their memories are reliable.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
The process, which recycles optical glass waste product, is a visceral and sensory practice, and speed and movement are key—malleable molten glass waits for no one.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of malleable

Adjective

Esben Snoer Iversen Denmark’s Culture Ministry emphasized regional cooperation and flexible funding as the media landscape evolves.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Or Hwang could venture into the more flexible surplus lines market, made up of largely out-of-state carriers that specialize in high-risk insurance sold without price controls or state backing.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

The first workable global AI safety agreement will not be built on trust.

— Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
The report argues that available capital is not enough without investable projects offering predictable revenue, workable risk allocation, a path to profitability within three to five years and continuous financing over seven to 15 years.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of workable

Adjective

But the small size of the market for bendable phones relative to the broader smartphone market concerned other analysts.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The bendable screen also means new features such as dual-screen use for the camera, alongside innovations for running multiple apps at once across iOS.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

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