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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loose-jointed
Adjective
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Following an acrobatic performance from the two queens, RuPaul asked Lana to stay and for Crystal to sashay away.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025 -
His acrobatic pick six put an end to those concerns.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
Adjective
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For all the talk and research that has gone into exploiting graphene’s pliant properties for use in wearable and flexible electronics, most of the polymer composites it has been mixed with to date have been on the hard and inflexible side.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Dec. 2016
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During subsequent decades, the Soviets and its pliant regime were defeated, the country was racked by civil war, and various Islamist groups became ascendant, including the Mujahedin, Taliban, al-Qaeda, and Isis-Khorasan.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The ultrathin graphene tattoos are soft and pliable, conforming to the skin’s grooves and ridges.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2025
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Heat makes muscles more pliable, which reduces the risk of muscle injuries.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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All three styles are unlined and fabricated from supple calf leather, suede, or a glossy, shiny coated sheepskin leather.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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Beyond belts, Hanks’ Powell Bison Bifold wallet, made from soft, supple bison leather and heavy-duty thread, features eight card slots, two hidden pockets, a flip-up ID window and a spacious cash compartment—perfect for keeping everything organized.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But smaller firms can win with focus—by building a highly targeted, agile thought-leadership engine.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Aprilia says it's fitted slim-ish tires on both 17-inch wheels to allow for agile handling, at the cost of a bit of road presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be flexible If your child’s birthday falls on a holiday, flexibility is key.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
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What’s needed now are more flexible funding schemes and opportunities that will allow Latvian productions to be competitive on the global market.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Loose-jointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose-jointed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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