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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
fortunately, that working mother has a very flexible schedule for her office job
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as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards
parents with a flexible attitude when it comes to the children's bedtime
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as in plastic
able to bend easily without breaking
the tent was held up by crisscrossing flexible rods threaded through the top
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
used a flexible plastic for the toy
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Recent Examples of flexible
As air is pumped into that flexible elastic hinge, the structure expands, causing the stiffer main flap to fold out to one side.
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Ben Coxworth
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
The containers are made from flexible, BPA-free silicone and come with a set of stickers to label each as needed.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 23 May 2025
Employees benefits include a store discount, a flexible spending account and 401(k) matching, according to LinkedIn.
Uniqlo, which started as a textile maker in the mid 20th-century, has clothing stores across the globe.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Ben Coxworth
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
The containers are made from flexible, BPA-free silicone and come with a set of stickers to label each as needed.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 23 May 2025
Employees benefits include a store discount, a flexible spending account and 401(k) matching, according to LinkedIn.
Uniqlo, which started as a textile maker in the mid 20th-century, has clothing stores across the globe.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for flexible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
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Downstairs, a games room is set up to shoot pool or hunker down with Texas Hold’em, and a bunk room for guests means hosting and entertaining is always relaxed and easy.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This combination of factors with the relaxed atmosphere in the cellars provided ideal conditions to produce excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Moreover, these plastic threads less than 5 millimeters long, are released in billions with every laundry cycle.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Chard can be stored in the refrigerator for two or three days, wrapped in moistened paper towels and placed in an unsealed plastic bag.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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All season long, New York has struggled to contain stretch bigs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Made with a stretch cotton French terry material, the half-zip is soft on the inside while maintaining its chic, cropped exterior.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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This pendant light is adaptable to sloped ceilings, has an adjustable height, and can be dimmed to deliver the perfect overhead glow day or night.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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By strategically integrating emerging technologies, building robust security, and creating an adaptable environment, companies can not only withstand disruptions but also seize new opportunities.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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MacDonald allegedly told Army investigators at the time that his family was killed by a group of hippies, which included a woman in a floppy hat.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Later that afternoon, Anderson was seen donning the messy curls again, this time while wearing a floppy white sun hat, a crisp button-down, a matching skirt with floral cutouts, and pointed-toe pumps.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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These innovations are reshaping urban mobility and sustainability, enabling cities to become smarter, greener, and more resilient.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Both the bridge and the viaduct would also be far more resilient in the face of rising seas.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Letz is a physically and emotionally pliant but also a verbose actor of great versatility, able to play a standard Second City dad and Chicag’ow type, but also a neurotic (lots of call for that in this show) and a dweeb and, well, whatever gets thrown his way.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Both sides were able to claim victory through their pliant national media.—
SUSHANT SINGH,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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This pliable attitude toward time can provide a welcome change in life.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That sparked her idea for something more durable – a lightweight, pliable silicone cup that could be used again and again.—
Alexa St. John,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 May 2025
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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