1
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
Mechanical control: Caterpillars are very quick and nimble.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
For these reasons, Southern gardeners must be nimble, ever prepared to cover a bed to protect it from a nighttime frost or ready to water if the sunshine is pouring.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The first, a temporary restraining order is, by design, nimble, quick and short-lasting.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
Businesses would be wise to stay nimble, monitor the final rule later this year, and assess their exposure accordingly, especially if operating internationally.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
For these reasons, Southern gardeners must be nimble, ever prepared to cover a bed to protect it from a nighttime frost or ready to water if the sunshine is pouring.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The first, a temporary restraining order is, by design, nimble, quick and short-lasting.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
Businesses would be wise to stay nimble, monitor the final rule later this year, and assess their exposure accordingly, especially if operating internationally.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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Untangling a relationship with SpaceX Some of the most intelligent questions came from US Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The antineutrino signature can even persist for millions of years; detecting a sustained versus a transient antineutrino source will still not be a smoking gun for intelligent aliens.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Apr. 2025
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As with most new pursuits, our learning curve was steep and our movements the antithesis of graceful.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
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Coastal live oaks stretched their long branches into a graceful embrace.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
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This mower features a quick start system and a side discharge for efficient grass management.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here’s how the playoff picture looks: Two quick takeaways here: Multiple seeds in the Western Conference were up for grabs entering yesterday’s games.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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It must be integrated into a broader cyber resilience strategy—one that ensures organizations remain agile and adaptive in an increasingly complex threat landscape.—
David Redekop,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Standing at 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 196 pounds, this agile robot can reach a top speed of 5.6 mph (approximately 8.2 feet per second).—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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John Taylor, mayor of New Fairview, told the committee that Wise County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas with a 20% population increase since 2020.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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With their previous home sold and their third child on the way, Dallas designer Lisa Henderson and her husband, Luke, needed to find a new house—and fast.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The style is a challenge: should their comedy be smart and savvy or broad and easy-going?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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So slotting in a quick biceps workout to smoke these important players is always a smart choice—especially since this muscle group can easily get neglected.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Such a sharp rise in yield, which corresponds to a sharp drop in price, is unusual, and signaled a broad shift away from U.S. markets, with the U.S. dollar falling in tandem.—
Joe Rennison,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Such a sharp rise in government bond yields over a period of weeks is relatively unusual.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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