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Adjective
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Neutral observers can at least enjoy the acrobatic Garrett Wilson.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Safety Bud Clark made an acrobatic interception when Salter attempted a pass on a rollout, and that turnover set up McAlister’s one-handed touchdown catch.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Oct. 2025
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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
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Ever since the company’s founder was pushed out and fled Russia in 2014 for resisting Kremlin demands and the company was handed over to Putin allies, VK has been more than pliant in cooperating with the state.—
Justin Sherman,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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As Perez wrote, Musk’s free-speech absolutism was a fiction perpetuated by a pliant media.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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During a visit here, travelers can swim with these large, graceful creatures and also see schools of fish and other sea life.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Japanese marque’s latest midsize SUV looks so much better than its predecessor and has a smooth, graceful shape with just the right amount of flair.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Combining the soft, pliable feel of a waffle towel with the plush texture of a throw blanket, this Snuggle Sac blanket puts a new spin on the genre of desk blankets and TV cover-ups.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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These help keep arteries pliable, support healthy blood flow, and manage cholesterol levels.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Made from supple faux leather, the incredibly affordable luggage tag comes with a subtle privacy shield to cover your personal information.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yes, skincare and haircare, which means your favorite players will be lacing up with supple skin and a moisturized scalp.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the mark of leadership will be managing agile teams of human and AI collaborators—delegating, coordinating, and integrating outputs to achieve greater results than either type of contributor could alone.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Friendly goats treat downward dog posers as their own obstacle courses, scrambling atop yogis who may just find that supporting the weight of their agile farm friends is a surprisingly vigorous — and hilarious — core workout.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The rubber also features patches of non-slip material to keep you steady while staying flexible with every step.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eric, a firefighter, worked shifts every third day, while Claire ran her own concrete coatings business with a flexible schedule.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Loose-jointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose-jointed. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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