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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
the inflexible law of gravity
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as in rigid
incapable of or highly resistant to bending
shoes made of inflexible plastic hurt my feet
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as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
inflexible entry rules for the contest ban anyone who works for the company as well as any of their relatives
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
her inflexible father was unmoved by tears and pleading, and he grounded her anyway
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Recent Examples of inflexible
The presence of a fourth heart sound reflects a stiff and inflexible left ventricle.
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Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Swelling presses the soft brain tissue against the hard, inflexible skull, causing further damage.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
However, other advocates are concerned that eliminating these programs would force borrowers to rely on riskier private student loans that don’t qualify for IDR or loan forgiveness and typically have inflexible repayment terms.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The ratio of coffee to water is generally inflexible and too dilute.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Swelling presses the soft brain tissue against the hard, inflexible skull, causing further damage.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
However, other advocates are concerned that eliminating these programs would force borrowers to rely on riskier private student loans that don’t qualify for IDR or loan forgiveness and typically have inflexible repayment terms.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The ratio of coffee to water is generally inflexible and too dilute.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflexible
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And yet the show has a soothing effect, predicated on the idea that human behavior (and misery) isn’t mysterious or unchangeable.Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Myth #3: Social determinants of health are static and unchangeable.Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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High upfront costs, extensive operational requirements, and rigid structures often deter potential franchisees.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Policies that feel unnecessarily rigid—such as denying restroom access to paying members—could potentially push customers toward more flexible competitors.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Certified billing software must meet strict criteria to ensure data integrity and support potential real-time reporting.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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In fact, there's a strict set of rules the cast must follow.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The stubborn machine has won, and politicians are, for the most part, just fodder, which means that every politician who has to stand in front of a camera after a tragedy turns into another battle site in an endless culture war.Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
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The bigger question is what happens if the economy, and in particular the labor market, weakens while inflation remains stubborn.Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our planetary neighbor’s atmosphere is unchanging, meaning the substances lost are constantly replenished by volcanic activity.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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There is no conflict here between reaching out to readers who get their news from print, or podcasts, or video clips posted to social media because our message is unchanging.Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
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Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump is trying to distract from his threats of stiff tariffs by talking about making Canada the 51st state.ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Suspension is exceptionally stiff, the ride is very loud for passengers and the seats are exceptionally uncomfortable.Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Kings hadn’t played since their double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Monday, leaving three days between games, which likely would have meant at least one rigorous practice with Brown at the helm.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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Truth, in this sense, is sought and rendered, something produced by rigorous inquiry and informed consideration rather than something discovered.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, the group is adamant that its FPV drones are wholly homegrown.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Poole is adamant that the sales team is always upfront about the risks as well as upsides of investing.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexible. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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