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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
Fridge foraging fills that gap with flexible meal ideas that need no recipe and very little planning.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The modern, airy space includes 40 galleries, a flexible performance space, an art research library, a bookstore, and a restaurant that opens onto a courtyard.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Mobile bathroom cabinets or trolleys are another flexible and practical solution.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The study shows that these flexible, low-cost components can generate electrical signals close enough to biological activity to trigger responses in living neurons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The modern, airy space includes 40 galleries, a flexible performance space, an art research library, a bookstore, and a restaurant that opens onto a courtyard.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Mobile bathroom cabinets or trolleys are another flexible and practical solution.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The study shows that these flexible, low-cost components can generate electrical signals close enough to biological activity to trigger responses in living neurons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
Adjective
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An adjustable interior drawstring makes for a customizable fit, too.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Casual mode, players can take their time with unlimited chances to find every change, perfect for a relaxed, low-pressure experience.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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When consuming oregano, however, blood vessels can be more relaxed and open due to carvacrol.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The backup option is unglamorous, involving the use of plastic bags.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Protect your lawn and landscaping with plastic sheets or tarps.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The senior wide receiver led the Bruins out of stretch lines and took a more vocal approach to practice.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The baggy straight-wide silhouette feels relaxed but still pulled together, with stretch denim and a drawstring waist for comfort.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This approach allows rapid upgrades or reconfiguration depending on operational needs, making the platform adaptable for evolving naval requirements.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Technology changes fast, but a strong, adaptable culture turns every new tool into an advantage.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the Instagram carousel, Jenner could be seen wearing a striped bikini and a floppy straw hat in one image.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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The dough is topped moderately so the sauce and toppings don’t make the crust soggy or floppy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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By embedding these quantum-resistant mechanisms into the hardware and system levels, the project aims to create a more resilient foundation for critical technology.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Arsenal enters the match as the favorite, but Sporting has been resilient in the Champions League, rebounding from a 3-0 loss to tournament darlings Bodo/Glimt with a 5-0 thrashing in Lisbon.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The resumption of relations comes just months after Washington ousted Venezuela’s former president and replaced him with a more pliant leader, and could unlock billions of dollars in financing for Caracas, analysts said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some satirists have begun targeting these pliant broadcasters as well.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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