compressible

adjective

Definition of compressiblenext
as in elastic

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Recent Examples of compressible 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 Highlighted products across the campaign include featherweight jackets filled with compressible 900-fill-power, responsibly sourced down, and ThermoZen styles fitted with PrimaLoft Gold insulation technology that retains heat even when wet. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 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
  • That’s why brands tout benefits like more collagen, firmer and more elastic skin, smoother texture and fewer visible fine lines.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • That research has given PDRN skincare a list of buzzy promises, including more collagen, firmer and more elastic skin, smoother texture and softer fine lines, all of which fit neatly into the booming bio-repair category.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Once the exterior is pliable enough to season, apply the brine and return the turkey to the refrigerator to finish thawing.
    — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The flour tortillas are Chihuahua-style, delicately flaky, but dense and pliable enough to prevent leakage.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • According to the blog post, the Foundation is in the process of replacing the acrylic roof with a more resilient material that more closely resembles Wright’s canvas.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In China, Hermès has proved more resilient than its peers since the beginning of the luxury downturn in 2023.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of resilient
Adjective
  • Each adaptation should stand on its own, of course, and Kurosawa films have proven quite malleable over the years.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The survey also found that the public’s views of a national health plan are highly malleable.
    — Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of malleable
Adjective
  • Paired with on-site energy storage, SSTs could turn data centers from blunt-force loads into more flexible participants in the grid.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s flexible realism also entails recognizing the need to form bespoke coalitions of the willing to augment the United Nations and other large multilateral institutions.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Chicago should provide workable loading zones, preserve first-offense warnings, and publicly report whether violations and crashes actually decline.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Any workable business partnership requires clear decision rights.
    — Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 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
  • But the small size of the market for bendable phones relative to the broader smartphone market concerned other analysts.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bendable

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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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