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Recent Examples of compressible
The limits announced by Beijing on Tuesday also include exports of super-hard materials, such as diamonds and other synthetic materials that are not compressible and extremely dense.
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Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, a fleece isn’t as compressible as, for example, a down jacket.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
The limits announced by Beijing on Tuesday also include super-hard materials, which would include diamonds and other synthetic materials that are not compressible and extremely dense.
—Catherine McGrath, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, fleece isn’t as compressible as, say, goose down.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, a fleece isn’t as compressible as, for example, a down jacket.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
The limits announced by Beijing on Tuesday also include super-hard materials, which would include diamonds and other synthetic materials that are not compressible and extremely dense.
—Catherine McGrath, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, fleece isn’t as compressible as, say, goose down.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressible
Adjective
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His take swaps adidas’ classic leather uppers for suede and canvas, paired with translucent gum soles and soft, slipper-like elastic collars.—
Olivia Cigliano,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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Neoprene rubber arm and body bands are better than elastic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This can reduce your risk of straining muscles while also leveling up your performance, since your tissues are more pliable and ready to work, Dr. Yu explains.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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Every seam, hole, etc. was sealed with a gasket or with a special acoustic caulk that stays pliable for decades.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lawn Maintenance Maintaining the lawn is key to reducing clover, a hardy and resilient plant, from cropping up and keeping the turf the right height.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Netflix The streaming giant is also defensive and resilient, analyst Brian Nowak wrote following the company’s first-quarter earnings report in April.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The new regime has not yet cemented its control over the country, and its political positions seem malleable.—
David Makovsky,
Foreign Affairs,
6 May 2025
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The entire history of online culture is a cautionary tale about how little distance there is between ironic and real appreciation, and Bateman has always been a more malleable icon than most.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Some linguists and other scientists have been quick to point out that chimpanzee communication is far less flexible and complicated than human language.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s lots to learn and see inside this museum and science center that offers more than 45 touchable, workable exhibits that teach kids about various natural phenomena and basic scientific principles.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Fred Fleitz, vice chair of the American security program with the America First Policy Center, a home for officials from Trump’s first term, said Israel is escalating the stakes in Gaza as leverage to Arab and Gulf partners to find a serious, workable plan to replace Hamas.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The 19 Best White Hydrangeas for Your Garden The 12 Best Pruning Shears to Keep Your Garden in Check In early spring, hydrangea produce fresh, slightly pliant new growth known as softwood, which make excellent cuttings for propagating.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Political parties have been dissolved by a pliant judiciary.—
Sun Narin,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted from supple suede panels with just a hint of slouch, this zip-top tote from the relatively new brand Métier is the epitome of quiet luxury.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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All three styles are unlined and fabricated from supple calf leather, suede, or a glossy, shiny coated sheepskin leather.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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