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Recent Examples of compressible
Made of highly compressible PrimaLoft insulation, this ultra-lightweight jacket packs up tightly in any carry-on.
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Aug. 2025
In technical fashion, its quick-drying capabilities and compressible structure enable sleek, minimalist designs without sacrificing functionality—especially for urban consumers who crave stylish, performance athleisure.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025
Christian sourced 900+ fill gold-bonded down from Allied, the most compressible insulation commonly available for outdoor clothing, then ordered 230 grams of it for each of his parkas (in a size medium).
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
The muscles are made of a compressible skeleton and air or fluid medium encased in a flexible skin, and are powered by pressure difference.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2017
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Aug. 2025
In technical fashion, its quick-drying capabilities and compressible structure enable sleek, minimalist designs without sacrificing functionality—especially for urban consumers who crave stylish, performance athleisure.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025
Christian sourced 900+ fill gold-bonded down from Allied, the most compressible insulation commonly available for outdoor clothing, then ordered 230 grams of it for each of his parkas (in a size medium).
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
The muscles are made of a compressible skeleton and air or fluid medium encased in a flexible skin, and are powered by pressure difference.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressible
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Copyleaf Ankle Trousers, $20 with Prime The pants have an elastic high waist with a faux fly front for a smooth look and an easy pull-on design.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The full-length pajama pant has an elastic waistband that’s surprisingly comfy—never too tight or snug.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Then, around four weeks, as the collagen starts to mature, tissues typically feel softer and more pliable.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Microwave on HIGH until hot and pliable, about 1 minute, 30 seconds.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Terms such as resilient economies, inclusive AI, minilateralism and middle-power cooperation featured prominently across conversations.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Greater system preparedness can produce more resilient AI security tools that can adapt and respond even more quickly with time.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The bootlicker’s moral compass is malleable.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Nadella says that leaner companies will be able to more easily adopt AI because their organizational structures are fresher and more malleable.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also observed superconductivity in flexible films made from niobium carbide nanoscrolls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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More companies are dialing back flexible work schedules and mandating that employees return to the office part-time or full-time, forcing women into tough situations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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But drawing up a workable game plan for Jarrett Stidham is right in Sean Payton’s wheelhouse, so don’t count out the Broncos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Spinach Sow this seed directly into the ground in regions that have workable winter ground—ensuring first that it’s not covered in frost or frozen solid—as these seeds tolerate freezing temperatures once they are buried in the soil and are great vegetables to grow in winter.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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In recent months, Zelensky has seen the need to maintain the process of peace – to usher the current set of draft documents along, showing Ukraine is pliant, willing, and keen to find results for Witkoff.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some bones, however, were pliant enough to receive special treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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