Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexile
Adjective
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Using steel and elastic tension bands, Herbst’s design favors clean lines and radical functionality, which Petite Friture has re-editioned with discreet interventions for a contemporary touch.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The Ewedoos Wide-leg Pants strike the perfect balance between polished and comfortable, thanks to the soft waffle fabric and relaxed elastic waistband.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In simpler terms, these features make the robot more stable, faster, and more resilient in industrial environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maplewood and Half Acre say their respective businesses have been resilient, but as in many industries, there may be strength in scale.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
Adjective
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The new firm, as is being redefined by AI, is a much smaller corpus of full-time employees, because those are the least flexible workers in your talent pool.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Asia, governments from Vietnam to the Philippines are reviving flexible work orders to curb fuel demand, and across Europe, ministers are urging residents to skip the commute to save gas.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bendable design accommodates any ceiling fan shape.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In New England, peas can be planted outdoors as soon as the soil is workable.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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The game was workable at that, but the B’s turned in an awful second period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peoples has a subterranean network of some 4,600 miles of pipes under the city, including significant stretches of original cast and ductile iron — some dating back to the 1800s — which pose a risk of gas leaks that could lead to an explosion.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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These high-resolution images are a first step toward tailoring magnesium alloys to be both more ductile and more stable, bringing them closer to large-scale use in cars and other vehicles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Flexile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexile. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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