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Adjective
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Regina came up performing in an acrobatic trio, though some of their most viral tricks were perfected later in their lives.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Stunt is an offshoot of cheerleading in which teams perform acrobatic routines involving tumbling, pyramids and throws.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
14 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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In recent months, Zelensky has seen the need to maintain the process of peace – to usher the current set of draft documents along, showing Ukraine is pliant, willing, and keen to find results for Witkoff.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some bones, however, were pliant enough to receive special treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 The stars currently favor graceful, honest dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even after so long, Camilla was still moved at the sight of her, so graceful and petite, with that thin, waif-like face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Then, around four weeks, as the collagen starts to mature, tissues typically feel softer and more pliable.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Microwave on HIGH until hot and pliable, about 1 minute, 30 seconds.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The song, a showcase for Thomas’s warm vocal tone and supple vocal runs, picked up traction online and was supercharged by the release of a remix featuring Chris Brown.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Afterwards, my skin felt supple and hydrated and looked clear as day.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Naranjo, 16, is a 5-9, 155 pound Dominican, very agile, can throw and has good bat speed while maintaining patience at the plate.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Raabta’s competitive proposition, De los Santos pointed to a agile operating model and title-by-title execution.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also observed superconductivity in flexible films made from niobium carbide nanoscrolls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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More companies are dialing back flexible work schedules and mandating that employees return to the office part-time or full-time, forcing women into tough situations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Loose-jointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose-jointed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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