pliable
adjective
pli·able
ˈplī-ə-bəl 
1
a
: supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
b
: yielding readily to others : complaisant
2
: adjustable to varying conditions
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Because the leather is pliable, it's easy to work with.
She sometimes takes advantage of her pliable parents.
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Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
The silicone bristles are extremely pliable, and it’s recommended to gently use circular motions as the 8,000 pulsations per minute penetrate the skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2024
Everything came out feeling soft and pliable, and the washcloth especially was fluffy.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
The Materials Matter Soft, pliable materials like leather or mesh are the best options for bunions.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pliable
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“Pliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pliable. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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