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Recent Examples of flexibility
Together, the findings in chimpanzees and bonobos suggest a rudimentary form of syntax, the rules that govern word order in human language and give it flexibility and creativity.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
But now physicists are learning that the two defining features of quantum mechanics, entanglement and magic, correspond to the two defining features of space, its shape and its flexibility.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
This step suppressed hydrogen bonding between water molecules, prevented freezing, and preserved its flexibility.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Yoga is known to boost relaxation, strength and flexibility – and now a new study has found the practice could improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Zone 2 builds your aerobic base, improves metabolic flexibility, and is easy on your joints.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Where zone 2 reliably delivers is on cardiovascular fitness, metabolic flexibility, and building a sustainable exercise habit.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
His flexibility will allow the Raiders to use him in several roles, which Bowers is already embracing.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Fish oil may also help support recovery measures like flexibility and range of motion after exercise.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
But now physicists are learning that the two defining features of quantum mechanics, entanglement and magic, correspond to the two defining features of space, its shape and its flexibility.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
This step suppressed hydrogen bonding between water molecules, prevented freezing, and preserved its flexibility.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Yoga is known to boost relaxation, strength and flexibility – and now a new study has found the practice could improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Zone 2 builds your aerobic base, improves metabolic flexibility, and is easy on your joints.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Where zone 2 reliably delivers is on cardiovascular fitness, metabolic flexibility, and building a sustainable exercise habit.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
His flexibility will allow the Raiders to use him in several roles, which Bowers is already embracing.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Fish oil may also help support recovery measures like flexibility and range of motion after exercise.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexibility
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Improved elasticity and strength.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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What Gluten Actually Does in the Body Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that offers structure, support, and elasticity to food.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
29 May 2026
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More specifically, genres, whether spoken or written, reflect the changeability of their formal characteristics in connection to changes in the situation and the actions relevant to these genres.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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One of the more interesting parts of my conversation with Snowden was hearing how organizations are trying to help people build adaptability, confidence, and a willingness to experiment as AI reshapes the workplace.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Hyundai says the project is designed to highlight the growing potential for robots to develop greater adaptability, responsiveness, and forms of expression inspired by human behavior.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Those who recognize a compositional genius that grew out of constantly shifting dynamics and tempos, jazzy originality and infinite mutability.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The film addresses themes of injustice, accountability in journalism, the mutability of truth, who gets to frame the narrative, and who gets erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
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ASCs cultivate highly specialized teams, minimize procedural variability, and foster a culture of continuous quality improvement that directly enhances clinical outcomes.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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By tracking glucose levels in real time through a wearable sensor and analyzing the data in its app, the company provides personalized insights into patterns like glucose spikes, variability and insulin sensitivity.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Having close social ties and support can improve health and resilience to stress and maybe even increase longevity.—
Danielle Zickl,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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These experiences shaped a balanced understanding of how cycles move and how preparation supports resilience.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Gold has a longer history as a store of value, a reputation as a safe-haven asset and generally lower volatility.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Our new weekly newsletter, Fortune Gulf Brief, will bring you the smartest coverage of the region, beset now by geopolitical volatility but still one of the most exciting and business-consequential regions in the world.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Flexibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexibility. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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