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as in dexterously
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as in agilely
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Recent Examples of nimbly
Kids climbed nimbly onto traffic signs.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
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Sarah Rodman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
The most agile organizations have used their superior supply chain visibility and relationships to secure in-demand supplies, manage risk, protect profitability and nimbly respond to disruptions.
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Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Advertisement But Harris nimbly sets the story back on track.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Two Chinese hikers nimbly scaled up the scaffolding, and the NBC News team followed suit with all of its camera equipment.
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Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
The main musical attractions were the B-52s, Devo, Danny Elfman and Puddles Pity Party, taking turns fronting a 10-piece big band led by Mark Mothersbaugh — and with Fred Armisen on drums — that nimbly navigated between exotica and some fairly fierce garage-rock.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
—
Sarah Rodman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
The most agile organizations have used their superior supply chain visibility and relationships to secure in-demand supplies, manage risk, protect profitability and nimbly respond to disruptions.
—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Advertisement But Harris nimbly sets the story back on track.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Two Chinese hikers nimbly scaled up the scaffolding, and the NBC News team followed suit with all of its camera equipment.
—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
The main musical attractions were the B-52s, Devo, Danny Elfman and Puddles Pity Party, taking turns fronting a 10-piece big band led by Mark Mothersbaugh — and with Fred Armisen on drums — that nimbly navigated between exotica and some fairly fierce garage-rock.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbly
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Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle.
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Witnesses described the shark as looking healthy, moving agilely and visibly feeding.
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Duwaji cleverly styled the unique creation over a voluminous black midi skirt and topped off the look with black sneakers and matching orange pom-pom earrings.
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The Papa’s Tools Weed Puller Tool isn’t like other weeding tools you may be used to—it’s cleverly designed to minimize joint strain while effectively removing weeds deep in the ground.
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Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side.
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.
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Seated near the senators, a woman in a crisp white uniform appears to listen in, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
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Legacy is what keeps many founders going when the numbers no longer add up neatly.
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While England breezily dismissed Senegal 3-0 in its fourth match of the tournament, Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarterfinals before bowing out 2-0 to eventual runnersup France in the semis.
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From left, stalwart Fast/Furious gun molls Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez, who know their way around all sorts of fancy cars, not to mention firearms, breezily support central good/bad dude Vin Diesel, who’s doing his best professional bowling imitation for the paparazzi.
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Andrade landed her double-twisting Yurchenko vault cleanly with a small step, earning a massive score from the judges.
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Reducing the sulfur-removal threshold to around 10 or 14 electron volts significantly expands that safety window, providing manufacturers with a more practical operating range in which the top layer can be removed cleanly while preserving the structural integrity of the material below.
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Daylilies are aptly named, as their flowers only last for a single day.
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Anker’s aptly titled Laptop Power Bank is a lifesaver for anyone who works or studies on the go.
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“Nimbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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