as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
he shaped the basket out of limber branches that could bend easily around a frame
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Recent Examples of limber
Not surprisingly, given his experience and expertise, Djokovic came out loose, limber and locked in.
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Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
Not surprisingly, given his experience and expertise, Djokovic came out loose, limber and locked in.
—Time, 2 Feb. 2020
Economists debated how much Japan’s slump owed to weak demand rather than economic rigidities, for example an insufficiently limber corporate sector.
—The Economist, 5 Dec. 2019
Miller-Weston also brings a kind of exquisitely offhand viciousness to the vacuous Mrs. Wormwood, and has a hands-down hilarious scene with her alarmingly limber dance teacher Rudolpho (a memorable Ala Tiatia).
—James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2019
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Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
Not surprisingly, given his experience and expertise, Djokovic came out loose, limber and locked in.
—Time, 2 Feb. 2020
Economists debated how much Japan’s slump owed to weak demand rather than economic rigidities, for example an insufficiently limber corporate sector.
—The Economist, 5 Dec. 2019
Miller-Weston also brings a kind of exquisitely offhand viciousness to the vacuous Mrs. Wormwood, and has a hands-down hilarious scene with her alarmingly limber dance teacher Rudolpho (a memorable Ala Tiatia).
—James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limber
Adjective
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The result highlighted their potential for wearable electronics, lightweight power systems, and flexible solar applications.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The booth combined a UR10e case‑packing cell, Vention’s modular conveyor system for product movement and accumulation and a UR20 palletizer, showing how collaborative robots and modular hardware can create flexible, easy‑to‑deploy packaging lines.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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While some copies remain in pristine condition, their plastic sleeves intact, the majority bear marks of use.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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If damp places are unavoidable, try compression or vacuum bags and a plastic bin with a lid.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The resumption of relations comes just months after Washington ousted Venezuela’s former president and replaced him with a more pliant leader, and could unlock billions of dollars in financing for Caracas, analysts said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some satirists have begun targeting these pliant broadcasters as well.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Quince's supple Flowknit pullover pairs effortlessly with the mid-rise shorts, and both pieces have performance-forward features like moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric, and a relaxed fit for all-day comfort.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Limber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limber. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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