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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
the inflexible law of gravity
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as in rigid
incapable of or highly resistant to bending
shoes made of inflexible plastic hurt my feet
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as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
inflexible entry rules for the contest ban anyone who works for the company as well as any of their relatives
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
her inflexible father was unmoved by tears and pleading, and he grounded her anyway
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Recent Examples of inflexible
Conversely, two-thirds of women who had flexibility in their hours planned to stay at their jobs up to five years, while less than 20% in inflexible positions said the same.
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Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
However, severe, inflexible deformities that need aggressive bony carpentry to correct the spine’s alignment carry complication rates up to 60%, with major deformity surgeries posing a 1% mortality risk within a year.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Almost two-thirds of US workers struggle with volatile, inflexible work schedules, according to a new national Gallup survey, called the American Job Quality Study, published Tuesday.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Combined with automations and data workflows, this strategy allows for plug-and-play adaptability across state lines, a rarity in the often inflexible world of ERP.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
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Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
However, severe, inflexible deformities that need aggressive bony carpentry to correct the spine’s alignment carry complication rates up to 60%, with major deformity surgeries posing a 1% mortality risk within a year.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Almost two-thirds of US workers struggle with volatile, inflexible work schedules, according to a new national Gallup survey, called the American Job Quality Study, published Tuesday.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Combined with automations and data workflows, this strategy allows for plug-and-play adaptability across state lines, a rarity in the often inflexible world of ERP.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflexible
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The policy change was brought on by President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that there are only two, unchangeable sexes, the VA said.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting trans rights, including one stating the U.S. government would recognize only two unchangeable sexes and another barring trans people from military service.—
Brooke Sopelsa,
NBC news,
13 May 2025
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Unlike rigid anomaly detection models, LLMs have the capability of identifying unknown threats and can reduce false positives significantly.—
Karan Alang,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The wall, which was built in the late 1990s and is 2,278 feet long, undulates instead of forming a rigid line.—
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Officials accomplished this by re-evaluating risk, putting strict limits on how long a person can be held in isolation and expanding behavioral health programs.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The train itself is powered by energy-efficient DX-class diesel-electric locomotives, and the carrier maintains strict environmental protocols, including waste minimization and recycling practices on board.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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One of the people that is most stubborn in their support of these spendy projects is Senator Todd Young, a Republican from Indiana.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Published in 1915, and already widely accepted worldwide by physicists and mathematicians, the theory assumed the universe was static – unchanging, unmoving and immutable.—
Rob Coyne,
The Conversation,
10 June 2025
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Life expectancy continues to climb while our economic and workplace systems remain stubbornly unchanging.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Trump’s 90-day pause on the stiffest tariffs is set to end on July 9.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Perhaps most importantly, as Trump backed off from the stiffest tariffs on key U.S. partners.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Experimental adoption is fine, as long as it's paired with rigorous due diligence and clearly defined outcomes.—
Stephanie Domas,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Hunting was off limits, as was trapping or poisoning, and the listing included rigorous habitat protections.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Among the holdouts are members of the SALT Caucus, who have been adamant that any deal from the Senate that does not match the one that passed the House is dead on arrival.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has been adamant his tariffs will bring factory jobs back to American shores.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexible. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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