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as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
a dome tent outfitted with supple fiberglass tent poles
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
shoes made from supple leather
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Recent Examples of supple
The collection also introduces standout accessories, including the Tiger Tote, crafted from canvas that fuses graffiti and floral prints, and the Karate Bag, distinguished by its supple leather construction that folds gracefully into a sculptural form.
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Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Anti-roll hydraulics and a lower stance mean body control is iron-fisted, yet still supple enough to shrug off mid-corner bumps.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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
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
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Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Anti-roll hydraulics and a lower stance mean body control is iron-fisted, yet still supple enough to shrug off mid-corner bumps.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supple
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Ugg Goldencush Oxfords These sneakers have a padded tongue, a lightweight, flexible rubber outsole, and trendy metal lace D-rings.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The bill writes health reimbursement accounts into the tax code, giving small businesses more affordable and flexible health insurance options, according to NFIB.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The team plans to introduce a larger, more squarish hub as a stretch goal for this campaign, with a total of six slots on board.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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In sync with the company’s sustainability-first mission, the new hyper-stretch padding is an update of a previous version — launched last year under the same name.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Raskob took his own leap into the political fray by bankrolling Smith and using the DNC to settle scores—with the help of a pliant press.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 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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In the courtyard, faded photos of Hezbollah fighters surrounded by plastic flowers are laid out on the courtyard.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tie up infested items in plastic bags and throw them away outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 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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On the consumer front, which tends to be more resilient, Linde achieved a 1% year-over-year increase in health-care sales, a 3% rise in food and beverage sales, and a 6% advance in electronics sales.—
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CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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In potential conflict scenarios, such an airborne network could serve as a resilient backup or extension of existing communication systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beaton used his patient, pliable and easygoing sisters, Nancy and Barbara as his early muses.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The original 20-point peace plan called for all living and dead hostages to be turned over within 72 hours, but the timeline for the dead hostages’ release quickly became more pliable as Hamas outlined the difficulty in recovering them.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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The high-waist fit is supportive, and the elastic waistband stretches to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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These pull-on style pants also have a faux fly, an elastic waistband, and four functional pockets.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Supple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supple. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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