compressible

adjective

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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
  • Collagen production naturally slows with age, which contributes to thinner, less elastic skin.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The barrel-leg silhouette feels current, while the elastic waistband keeps them comfortable enough for long days out exploring.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Dock with each other Flexible electronics involves building circuits on pliable materials for devices to bend and stretch without breaking.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Instead, the vertebrae remain in a more soft, pliable cartilage stage.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • The result is greater throughput, higher quality and more resilient manufacturing.
    — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The combination of elevated inflation and a resilient labor market has raised the chances of an interest rate hike, futures markets show.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of resilient
Adjective
  • Battered metal is as crucial to his kit as conventional drum sounds, and even his tonal elements feel as malleable as wrung-out sponges or wet lumps of clay.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • So Garnacho, who has experience playing off the right under Erik ten Hag, is suitably versatile and young enough to remain malleable.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of malleable
Adjective
  • The water-rich, flexible gel made from biotech fascinated her.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Gloves combine heavy-duty heat resistance with a flexible, comfortable fit for grilling, smoking, cooking and handling hot equipment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Ask what others see, choose the most workable path, and let collaboration sharpen the idea.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Denton said the mechanism is ready to be deployed in a matter of weeks, if not sooner, but acknowledged that a workable trade corridor can’t simply be declared into existence.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of workable
Adjective
  • In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
    — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • 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
  • For hundreds less than competing flip phones, Motorola shells out a heavy dose of bendable fun.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Definition of bendable

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