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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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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
Taken together, the data suggests higher pay for more flexible work isn’t a result of remote employees successfully proving to their bosses that their work-from-home practices or productivity warrants higher pay.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Many advocates and executives are worried the agency may be retreating from the flexible approach regulators have promised in recent years.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
American parents, who can sometimes, though certainly not always, adhere rigidly to strict sleep-training schedules may miss out on this more flexible style of family life.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
But the company acknowledged the new framework is more flexible than its past policy.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Many advocates and executives are worried the agency may be retreating from the flexible approach regulators have promised in recent years.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
American parents, who can sometimes, though certainly not always, adhere rigidly to strict sleep-training schedules may miss out on this more flexible style of family life.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
But the company acknowledged the new framework is more flexible than its past policy.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
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This whimsical set includes an adorable Piglet figure wearing a birthday party hat, with poseable ears, adjustable feet, and liftable arms for playful display.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Tempo Vibration Foot Massager brings therapeutic vibration featuring 30 adjustable speed levels designed to help ease stiffness from long hours of standing or walking while supporting circulation and relaxation.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s a strong focus on creative visions, notable debuts, decisive minimalism, relaxed tailoring, and, importantly, real-life wearability.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The new trademarks cover a laundry list of travel merchandise, including carry-on bags, flight suits, aircraft fueling, pet carriers and plastic slippers to keep socks clean when going through security.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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The attacks target Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift cleanup and disposal costs from consumers and cities to companies that make plastic materials.—
Susanne Rust
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Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Underwear with stretch fabric is key to keeping maternity underwear from feeling too restrictive.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Advances in stretch denim have reshaped the workwear fabric’s place in fashion.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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These compact and adaptable plants easily fit in large containers and can grow year-round indoors—or they can be grown outside and brought back in during cold winters.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Approaching your home as a flexible, adaptable space will keep it from ever looking outdated.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 32-year-old British musician first stepped into the spotlight on The X Factor as a floppy-haired teenager before becoming part of One Direction, the boy band that defined a generation of pop fandom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Intensifying climate risks create larger financial burdens on utility companies to maintain service, limiting investments in future resilient infrastructure.—
Charlotte Slovin,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine economy proves resilient, despite war damage Ukraine’s economic reconstruction will cost about $588 billion over the next decade, according to new estimates released a day before the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 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
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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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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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