Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexile
Adjective
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This style features a breezy wide-leg fit with a high-rise elastic waistband and roomy pockets.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Everyone is afraid for things to become elastic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After building a career in business and working across commercial partnerships in sport, Mitchell began to see the gap from both sides for young people with no pathway, and industries crying out for resilient, coachable talent.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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An empty raft stands resilient on a platform as beams of light shine through holes made by bullets.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The endgame could also involve replacing hardliners with more pliant leaders; Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed to fill his late father’s shoes, isn’t likely to succeed.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 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
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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But economists say the similarities may be largely superficial, thanks to more flexible exchange-rate regimes and deeper foreign exchange reserves, which provide a buffer that helps absorb some of the shock.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 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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As storms that meteorologists once treated as thousand-year events appear more frequently, cities are hunting for workable defenses.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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If a client presentation collides with family plans, clarify expectations early and ask for support where needed, then show leadership by offering a fair, workable path.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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