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Recent Examples of double-jointed
Some are double-jointed, some can bend their thumb all the way back, others can roll their tongue.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-jointed
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The Bills have a host of capable receiving options like Shakir, tight end Dalton Kincaid and now wide receiver DJ Moore, who was acquired for a second round pick, but the team still has a need at the position.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The law also explicitly states that allowing a reasonably capable child to walk to school or travel to a nearby park unsupervised does not, by itself, constitute neglect.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The participants range from marine and freshwater biologists and other scientists to highly skilled recreational divers and documentary filmmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iowa coach Ben McCollum said the first- and second-round showing for the conference speaks to its amount of skilled players and experienced coaches.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the Lakers have become adept at bend-but-don’t-break basketball.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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At 6-foot, 187 pounds, Delane allowed just 14 receptions for 165 yards in his senior season and has adept abilities playing in a man or zone scheme.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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For example, a mother seeking asylum would not be able to add her child to her application, according to Conchita Cruz with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After investigating the shooting, Boston Police detectives were able to obtain a warrant for the suspect out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court for several gun charges and armed assault to murder.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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That prospect would likely be a proficient pass-catcher who can complement Tremble in two-tight end sets.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition to those four languages, the registrar is recruiting workers who are proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Tagalog or other languages.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Most Detroit car makers fell in line, and after 1975, most cars smog-qualified for California buyers were sold everywhere else too.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The bottom line is, many ICE agents are not qualified or properly trained for TSA jobs.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Audiences want to see heartwarming fare featuring a great lead (Ryan Gosling) being competent and fixing things for the greater good of humanity.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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In October 2025, Muhammad was found competent to stand trial.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finnish native Margareta Martin brought enthusiasm and skillful organizing following a move to Atlanta, a dynamic that helped establish a wide variety of cultural, business, artistic and culinary links between the Nordic world and here.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Double-jointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double-jointed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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