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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
fortunately, that working mother has a very flexible schedule for her office job
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2
as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards
parents with a flexible attitude when it comes to the children's bedtime
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as in plastic
able to bend easily without breaking
the tent was held up by crisscrossing flexible rods threaded through the top
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
used a flexible plastic for the toy
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Recent Examples of flexible
Many kinds of materials can work for this, but flexible willow fencing has a great rustic look and is long-lasting.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
This soup earns its keep by being both practical and flexible.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The site said the Nissan Leaf is its 2026 Best Car because of its affordability, range, flexible charging options and design.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Routh was uninjured by the pen, designed to be flexible to prevent people in custody from using it as a weapon.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
This soup earns its keep by being both practical and flexible.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The site said the Nissan Leaf is its 2026 Best Car because of its affordability, range, flexible charging options and design.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Routh was uninjured by the pen, designed to be flexible to prevent people in custody from using it as a weapon.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
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Each suite also features padded headboards, tray ceilings, writing desks, espresso machines, refrigerators, and height-adjustable compact tables that unfold for in-suite dining.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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This under-$50 pair features a chic square-toe design, an adjustable back strap, and breathable knitted fabric.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead of blindly following your partner into a defensive crouch, lead them back to an open, relaxed posture that builds true connection.—
Matt Abrahams,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The crisp side stripes add a chic, athletic edge—wear the full set with retro sneakers, or split it up with the pants styled with a cardigan and the top paired with relaxed denim.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Smaller version of the quakes at home Think of a plastic water bottle filled to the rim with the cap firmly screwed on.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lab and greenhouse studies show that plastic particles can affect earthworms and microbes and, in some cases, reduce seed germination, root growth, and nutrient uptake.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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There was his stretch routine outside of the visitors locker room with an hour to go before game time.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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This Dad Jean cut is especially good, bridging the gap between relaxed and tapered with a straight-leg silhouette and non-stretch denim.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Credit is due to the series' expressive, ever-adaptable Minions and their adorably garbled language, as well as Steve Carell's voice work as Gru, the supervillain at the heart of the story.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Others suggest that borrowing strategies from biology may offer the most efficient path toward adaptable, resilient machines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those looking for something playful should opt for a floppy moccasin style like the sock boots from the Louis Vuitton runway.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Refinery29,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many cooks prefer growing milder Italian parsley, which has a tall, floppy growth habit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Healthy jobs growth could boost views that the US economy is resilient and has room to run this year.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though the circumstances are (obviously) not ideal, Kim seems to be approaching the Olympics with a resilient mindset.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Expect someone more pliant to become the next Fed chair.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent months, Zelensky has seen the need to maintain the process of peace – to usher the current set of draft documents along, showing Ukraine is pliant, willing, and keen to find results for Witkoff.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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