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Recent Examples of compressible
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.
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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
However, for shorter flights or limited bag space, compact, compressible options — such as inflatable neck pillows, silk sleep masks, or small travel blankets — are more practical.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 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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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
However, for shorter flights or limited bag space, compact, compressible options — such as inflatable neck pillows, silk sleep masks, or small travel blankets — are more practical.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 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
Adjective
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For his latest Max Mara collection, Griffiths designed many looks with bare backs demarcated with harness-like arrangements of black elastic straps.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The elastic waistband stretches to move with you, and the pants come with faux buttons to make slipping them on a breeze.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Bake until bacon is just starting to brown but is still pliable, 12 to 18 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Basketweavers separate strips of wood, often from black ash trees, soak them into pliable strips, and weave them into baskets for practical and cultural use.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The blocks support shoreline reinforcement and flood-resilient infrastructure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Lone Star State figures arrived as federal jobs data reiterated that the national labor market has remained resilient but largely stagnant.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This Sculpey Clay is also highly malleable and features a nontoxic formula.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The result is a malleable, intimate scent that feels uniquely yours, making an impression only when someone is close enough to notice—an understated olfactory statement that won’t overpower the room.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The agency said state law requires emergency training, quarterly drills, and workable plans for transportation and accountability.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Conditioning access to a workable outdoor dining program on its elimination will cause even greater harm to small businesses, workers, and neighborhoods.—
Andrew Rigie,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement Rodríguez was not immediately pliant.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Its root system is aggressive, shallow, and rather pliant, which makes the tree very unstable.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The bendable craft item can be shaped into bunny ears and attached to the top of a hood with hot glue or safety pins.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The contoured temples are bendable, allowing the wearer to dial in the perfect fit, and the nose pads were designed to be comfortable during high-output workouts.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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