guidable

adjective

Definition of guidablenext
as in conformable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidable
  1. conformable
  2. compliant
  3. subordinate
  4. pliable
  5. docile
  6. tractable
  7. obedient
  8. pliant
Adjective
  • Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?
    — Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022
  • Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.
    — Nandi Howard, Essence, 18 May 2021
Definition of conformable
Adjective
  • In 1997, there were slightly less than 200 Jones Act–compliant oceangoing ships, meaning they were built, owned, and operated by Americans; now there are about 92.
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Commercial ships still accounted for more than 70% of traffic over the period, although only about one-third were assessed as compliant with maritime restrictions.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of compliant
Adjective
  • The prosecutor noted Patten's cooperation, his good behavior while free awaiting his sentencing, and his subordinate role to the Cokers in the scheme.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Executive Vulnerability How a leader reacts in the five-second window after being corrected by a subordinate determines the future of that company’s innovation.
    — William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of subordinate
Adjective
  • Dock with each other Flexible electronics involves building circuits on pliable materials for devices to bend and stretch without breaking.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Instead, the vertebrae remain in a more soft, pliable cartilage stage.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • Even with docile scoring conditions that Saturday, Royal Birkdale yielded plenty of statistical superlatives for the championship.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • In April, Hulu began airing the series The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale that depicts teen girls trained to be docile homemakers.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Definition of docile
Adjective
  • Anomaly detection, pattern recognition and risk stratification for pregnancy complications are all tractable applications when the underlying data quality is there, and the design keeps a clinician in the decision loop.
    — Edin Deljkic, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • After decades of mathematicians spinning their wheels, the problem suddenly seemed tractable.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Definition of tractable
Adjective
  • Second, victims of higher taxes don’t stand still and get sheared like obedient sheep.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The dogs Kostyukevich saw on Happy K9 Academy’s Instagram page seemed happy and obedient.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Definition of obedient
Adjective
  • In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
    — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Definition of pliant
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