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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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2
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
Cox is known for a range of speed options and flexible plan choices.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Staying flexible and intentional—parenting requires adaptation; what matters is the consistency of care and support.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.
—Scott Kennedy, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
Andy Naylor Scott Parker is aiming to be flexible and adaptable with his system this season.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Staying flexible and intentional—parenting requires adaptation; what matters is the consistency of care and support.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.
—Scott Kennedy, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
Andy Naylor Scott Parker is aiming to be flexible and adaptable with his system this season.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
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Under the relaxed misdemeanor charge, which does not require prosecutors to go to a grand jury, Dunn would spend under one year in prison for throwing a hoagie sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tommy Hilfiger Short-Sleeve Shirt Dress with Ties With blue and white stripes, a more relaxed fit, and longer length, this shirt dress is similar to the one Paltrow wore earlier this year.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Similar decisions have been made across the industry, which relies heavily on manufacturers based in China to produce the intricate wood and plastic pieces board games depend on.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Transfer to a baking dish or resealable plastic bag and add the chicken, tossing to coat.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Aug. 2025
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Mark Ix, Advance Denim’s director of North American marketing, said Infinity enables a new level of stretch performance with exceptional yields and comfort.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Herbert handed off to running back Kimani Vidal on a stretch rush to the left.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Cool, creamy and endlessly adaptable, yogurt has been winning over food lovers for centuries.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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For Leibovitz, the journey has always been about staying alert, adaptable and deeply engaged with the world.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, sometimes floppy plants just need a plant stake or moss pole.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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An unusual mix of Siberian husky and golden retriever, Bess has the classic markings of a husky with unmistakable long fur and floppy ears of a golden retriever.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Restore and maintain park ecosystems in a natural, resilient condition.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Without strong, resilient technology, even routine tasks can become single points of failure.—
Pavel Bykov,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This led Liu to wonder if these pliant electronics might keep up with the mutable nature of embryonic brains.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2025
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These moves give China not only privileged access to economic assets but also political leverage over a pliant neighbor within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), tightening its grip on a region central to its ambitions.—
Ye Myo Hein,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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Across conversations over the past two years, people who have worked in the footballing department and beyond have described him as a perfect, pliable pupil.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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Amid the passing guest stars, Ortega remains the show’s only sustaining highlight, giving a performance that’s as precise as her character is pliable.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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