as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article Thousands of dogs and their owners are gathering in Orlando this week for North America’s largest dog show, with its tests of agility, obedience and conformation to breed standards, hosted by the American Kennel Club.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, over the past 45 years, Iran’s leadership has navigated many significant setbacks with surprising agility.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
In a world where skills are rapidly becoming obsolete and where agility and adaptability are paramount, the CSKO ensures that companies can not only survive but thrive by focusing on the continuous development of the right skills at the right time.
—Philippe Riveron, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The format sees 50 content creators and reality stars compete through logic and agility tests.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, over the past 45 years, Iran’s leadership has navigated many significant setbacks with surprising agility.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
In a world where skills are rapidly becoming obsolete and where agility and adaptability are paramount, the CSKO ensures that companies can not only survive but thrive by focusing on the continuous development of the right skills at the right time.
—Philippe Riveron, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The format sees 50 content creators and reality stars compete through logic and agility tests.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
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Warm Hands Beyond Guide Glove $135 at Beyond Clothing Leather gloves give you much better grip, dexterity, and abrasion resistance than synthetic alternatives.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Trump, the reigning virtuoso of attention-hacking, seems destined to keep repeating the same leaden anecdotes about shark attacks and long-dead celebrities, but Carlson has an appetite for new information and a flair for verbal dexterity.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 2018 really stood out for us for its ability to show Rob’s prowess as a rockstar winemaker.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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What Are the Symptoms of Bird Flu? In birds, symptoms of the infection include low energy and appetite, purple discoloration or swelling of body parts, fewer or misshapen eggs, a lack of coordination, and nasal discharge, coughing or sneezing.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Canadian Cabinet released its Canada Border Plan, resting on five pillars: detecting and disrupting the fentanyl trade, introducing significant new tools for law enforcement, enhancing operational coordination, increasing information sharing, and minimizing unnecessary border volumes.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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