compressible

adjective

Definition of compressiblenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressible
  1. elastic
  2. pliable
  3. resilient
  4. malleable
  5. flexible
  6. workable
  7. pliant
  8. bendable
Adjective
  • Snap on the dough hook and knead on medium-low speed until the dough is soft, slack, smooth, and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The four zippered compartments have transparent panels and elastic straps to hold bottles upright, so everything stays visible and organized instead of buried in a pile.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • That seems to be his ideology at the moment, but in addition to that, many of these right-wing governments tend to be more pliable.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Although my pole reaches the branches, the wire at the end is too pliable and the branches too strong to be hooked and pulled down.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as the data points to a resilient labor market alongside inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • These resources can be used to breed new varieties of crops that are higher yielding, more resilient to climate change, and more nutritious.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of resilient
Adjective
  • 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
  • The malleable toys — which can be shaped like dumplings and ice cubes — have gained traction on social media.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of malleable
Adjective
  • Doctors insert a thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and steer it up to the heart using real-time imaging guidance to place a sealing device.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Demand for oil plunged during the war — much more than oil industry analysts had expected — proving that the world is much more flexible about its oil usage than previously believed.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • The silicone-free cream is rich enough to cushion dry curls as they’re stretched or diffused but still workable across curl patterns.
    — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Your practical instincts can help turn emotion into a workable agreement.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of workable
Adjective
  • The world went in, and pliant, playful interpretations flowed out.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fernández’s theory is that Mark must have told the women the code to his safe in his pliant stupor.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • 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
  • Ideal for lash line and waterline, the creamy bendable formula comes in seven sultry shades for a perfect look anytime, no touch-ups needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Definition of bendable

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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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