1
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
Thoroughly planning out the movements of the script and yet still leaving space to be nimble based on what presents itself in production, combined to help Brooks assemble the best version of the edit.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 July 2025
Unfortunately for those looking for the smallest, nimblest 4x4 experience, the B30 is not compatible with the two-door Bronco.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
This mobility is a significant boon for small businesses, enabling them to remain nimble and responsive in a 24/7 business environment.
—Andrea Waisgluss, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This approach has helped keep Brooks nimble—despite its size and growing global reach.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 July 2025
Unfortunately for those looking for the smallest, nimblest 4x4 experience, the B30 is not compatible with the two-door Bronco.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
This mobility is a significant boon for small businesses, enabling them to remain nimble and responsive in a 24/7 business environment.
—Andrea Waisgluss, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This approach has helped keep Brooks nimble—despite its size and growing global reach.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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The war in Ukraine is creating high pressure innovation in intelligent drones and swarms.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These are dynamic, intelligent, very witty women that can use their words in arguments.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Only the graceful styling and the classic neon sign gives any indication the motel was built in 1953.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her community fastly feels the sharp absence of her graceful, essential labor and employs matriarch Ana (María Magdalena Sanizo) to coax her back home.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Here's a quick look at Cox plan options in Phoenix, based on the ZIP code 85014: Cox Fast: Starts at $50 per month for download and upload speeds of 300/30 Mbps for 24 months.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Resale prices of Singapore's public apartments — which house nearly 80% of residents — rose 9.6% in 2024, quicker than the 4.9% in 2023, data from the country's Housing Development Board showed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Community colleges are perfectly suited to respond quickly to workforce disruptions: local, agile and closely aligned with industry demands.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even at 80, Latin music titan Eddie Palmieri was as agile as ever on the keys.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Finally, her writing is a weekly source of delight—so clever, fun, informative, and uplifting.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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These clever yet bizarre gadgets are both fun and oddly useful.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Among the safeties, Dewitt said Patterson is the fastest; Sterlin has the most range; and Gay is the biggest and most consistent hitter.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers responded with reforms that included faster payroll tax increases, a gradual rise in the retirement age, and taxation of some Social Security benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Use of cellphones, smart watches and accessories is prohibited in the performance space.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Welcome to the age of conversational mobility, where natural dialogue with your car is becoming as routine as checking the weather on a smart speaker.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decline, which marked a sharp downturn from the 1.1% monthly uptick in output seen in May, was driven by a slowdown in multiple countries, including Germany, and a fall in consumer goods production.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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For, in a market where everyone’s shouting, the sharpest ideas, delivered clearly, consistently and credibly, are what cut through.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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