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as in dexterously
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as in agilely
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Recent Examples of nimbly
In June, Figure AI, a humanoid-robotics startup, released a sixty-minute video of its prototype humanoid nimbly sorting variously sized parcels, the kind of work that’s easy for humans but challenging for machines.
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James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
His priorities are echoed by most members of his party, who also nimbly follow him anytime his positions shift.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2025
Any repurposing of biowaste for good use decreases the generation of methane from anaerobic degradation in landfills (a disaster that the US Environmental Protection Agency nimbly explains in this guide).
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As of today, the network’s steps have largely seemed like minor extensions of its TV product, rather than the big swings needed to outflank its new rivals in digital, who command similar reach but can act nimbly — and don’t need to run a 24-hour cable broadcast on the side.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Meta recently cut 600 roles within its AI team, which reports have indicated is part of an effort to move more nimbly.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Kon subverts slasher tropes and nimbly toys with reality, constantly upending audience expectations and keeping us on our toes.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta will lay off roughly 600 employees within its artificial intelligence unit as the company looks to reduce layers and operate more nimbly, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The one fest to rule them all is L’Alliance’s Crossing the Line, which nimbly presents a full lineup including many co-productions in tandem with other festivals and presenting venues.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
His priorities are echoed by most members of his party, who also nimbly follow him anytime his positions shift.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2025
Any repurposing of biowaste for good use decreases the generation of methane from anaerobic degradation in landfills (a disaster that the US Environmental Protection Agency nimbly explains in this guide).
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As of today, the network’s steps have largely seemed like minor extensions of its TV product, rather than the big swings needed to outflank its new rivals in digital, who command similar reach but can act nimbly — and don’t need to run a 24-hour cable broadcast on the side.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Meta recently cut 600 roles within its AI team, which reports have indicated is part of an effort to move more nimbly.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Kon subverts slasher tropes and nimbly toys with reality, constantly upending audience expectations and keeping us on our toes.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta will lay off roughly 600 employees within its artificial intelligence unit as the company looks to reduce layers and operate more nimbly, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The one fest to rule them all is L’Alliance’s Crossing the Line, which nimbly presents a full lineup including many co-productions in tandem with other festivals and presenting venues.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
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.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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Witnesses described the shark as looking healthy, moving agilely and visibly feeding.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Free People Slow It Down Pullover This cozy, slouchy, drop-sleeve sweatshirt from Free People cleverly blends the vibe of a crewneck and a hoodie.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fermin Lopez positions himself cleverly, and perhaps above all else, Robert Lewandowski plays as a No 10 as much as a No 9, dropping short when the opposition midfield gets dragged up, and constantly points the direction for team-mates’ passes.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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And not everything has to be tied up neatly in a bow.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Not all issues fit neatly into the affordability frame.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Stroud did not catch the snap cleanly, and Keeanu Benton knocked the ball out of his hand.—
January 12,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The two machines met cleanly underground (a procedure called a mid-tunnel docking), which is one of the hardest operations in underground civil engineering.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Everything bops breezily along, stopping occasionally to have Dek growl maxims about strength through domination, and observe a decapitation or two.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The store's flowers have become so synonymous that there's even a new book dedicated to them, aptly titled Beautiful Bouquets with Trader Joe's Flowers.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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As for the music, it’s aptly encoded with cosmic winks and shrugs — layers of paradoxical noises that feel messy and mannered, casual and serious, loose and tight, hungry and wise.—
Chris Richards,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Nimbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbly. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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