DOUBLE-JOINTED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

double-jointed

adjective

Definition of double-jointed

as in loose-jointed

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Recent Examples of double-jointed Some are double-jointed, some can bend their thumb all the way back, others can roll their tongue. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025

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Adjective

And more than half of Venezuela’s barrels are destined for the United States, where refineries in the Gulf are capable of processing its heavy, viscous form of crude, said Jungman.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Low-Earth orbit operations will likely favor agile, highly maneuverable vehicles capable of complex rendezvous and stabilization tasks.

— Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of capable

Adjective

The outlet reported that the character, who is a preteen in season 4 of Ted Lasso, has grown into a skilled soccer player — something Feely alluded to in an October 2025 interview with the Birmingham Parent.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Data center investment offers an opportunity to expand the tax base, create high-wage skilled trades and technology jobs, and support broader infrastructure modernization.

— Ron Kitchens, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

As the below playstyle wheel shows, the 24-year-old is an active presence off the ball and relatively adept both at retaining possession and ball-carrying.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of adept

Adjective

With no Republican challenger, Rogers was able to devote much of the primary campaign to preparing for the fall general election.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Members who link their accounts for the first time will be able to earn miles for their first 12 months before the flight requirement takes effect.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of able

Adjective

In a way, MacLeod is cheering for his own obsolescence; AI output is as proficient as most royalty-free music.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
The same with Skywalker — her spontaneity and her energy and life on camera and her ability to play while still being technically proficient and talented and is a real wonder.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026

Definition of proficient

Adjective

After county planning officials issued a report stating construction wouldn’t impact the environment, Fish and Game countered, saying the report wasn’t thorough, and a qualified biologist will have to survey the site.

— Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Taking a few extra minutes to verify the quality of the work — and choosing a qualified contractor over simply the cheapest bid — can help prevent repeat breakdowns, unnecessary energy costs and larger repair bills later.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of qualified

Adjective

Brun’s social media posts during this time portray him more as a man in deep distress than a competent drug kingpin.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Chevrolet includes its Super Cruise semi-automated driving system as an option for the Bolt, making this one of the least expensive vehicles offering genuinely competent hands-free highway driving.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of competent

Adjective

The Norwegian soccer superstar, 26, took social media by storm throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, between his skillful talent on the pitch and his team’s celebratory Viking row.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of skillful

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