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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
Adjective
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Lightweight with an extra strong elastic loop design that’s easy to use and keeps the Turbie Twist secure on your head -- no readjustments and no slippage.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The scene is punctuated by Carrey’s trademark physical comedy skills and elastic facial expressions.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels, and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The idea that the Iranian regime’s policies might change for the better simply by appointing a more pliable leader, as in Venezuela, is a delusion.—
Elan Journo,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ultimately, Turner says, young people are resilient — their brains are still growing — and intentional parenting goes a long way toward offsetting the effects of digital devices and social media.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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This perspective reflects a broader commitment to using data as the foundation for smarter, more resilient marketing investments.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yet more than 40 years later, its wisdom on the mental side of running remains surprisingly durable and malleable, applicable to almost any life practice.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Most commonly used during cooking and baking, as well as covering items for storage, aluminum foil is a malleable sheet of metal that's made by rolling elements together.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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SMAs provide reliable thermal recovery, while SMPs offer flexible, stimulus-responsive deformation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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That option also would provide flexibility with temporary closures, without having to close all of Prospect Avenue, and would implement unique pavers and hardscaping to the Prospect Avenue slip lane to create a flexible shared space.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jonas Valanciunas’ minutes — C-minus Of course, one of the problems with the grind of an NBA season is that sometimes, a workable solution leaves a small problem in its wake.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The component loadout is decent, with a workable Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of onboard RAM, along with a 1TB SSD for storage.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The endgame could also involve replacing hardliners with more pliant leaders; Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed to fill his late father’s shoes, isn’t likely to succeed.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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But whether that would make Tehran more pliant, let alone spur regime change, is questionable.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The bendable design accommodates any ceiling fan shape.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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