How to Use flexible in a Sentence

flexible

adjective
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  • Our schedule for the weekend is very flexible.
  • This computer program has to be flexible to meet all our needs.
  • Whatever you want to do is fine with me. I'm flexible.
  • She's been doing exercises to become stronger and more flexible.
  • The coolest feature of the Dyson Corrale is the flexible plates that move with the hair.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Bounding around on the sand at Dumont Dunes, the Kia's body structure felt the most flexible of the group.
    — Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 29 May 2023
  • Snorkel fins range from short to long and are flexible enough to help a snorkeler move on the surface of the water with ease.
    — Chantae Reden, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2023
  • Each flexible rod is fixed with eight small bulbs that last for up to 15 hours on a single charge.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The griffins are all based on big cats, from their musculature and long, flexible tails to the manes, and birds.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 June 2024
  • The strap is flexible but still keeps your foot in place, and the bottom offers great traction.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Harrison said the lack of water made the tree less flexible and unable to sway with the heavy wind.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, the rubber sole is durable, flexible, and made for walking.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Just keep in mind that while flexible, the thin sole may not be as durable as other barefoot shoes.
    — Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2023
  • The Ida is both smooth and flexible, able to reach your G-spot while sending vibrations up the shaft.
    — Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
  • The razor boasts a 45 minute battery life and is flexible to get those hard to reach spots like under your nose.
    — Ellen McAlpine, menshealth.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Put aside a few hours each day for downtime and be flexible about adjusting plans on the go.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • Among the parts available is a kit to replace the Pixel Fold’s flexible inner screen.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The brand known for its flexible toys that can bend to reach and target your favorite spots is running a 30% off sale right now.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Feb. 2024
  • This pair comes in sizes from 6M to 24M and has a wide yet flexible sole for beginning walkers.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The next challenge was to see if the birds could be flexible and alter their use of tools based on what was needed to complete a task.
    — Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Moose gorge, stripping catkins as the snows melt, using their flexible noses and lips to select new leaves.
    — Krista Stevens, Longreads, 2 May 2024
  • The best fillet knives need to be durable, flexible, provide plenty of grip, and be easy to sharpen.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • The flared pants have darts on the front of each leg and back pocket details to give them the appearance of trousers, but the stretchy fabric is much more flexible.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024
  • What Could Be Better The flexible design runs the risk of collapsing when full.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, the canvas uppers are soft and flexible and the soles feel substantial.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
  • But rail projects are less flexible, can cost billions of dollars and may take decades to complete.
    — Eden Weingart, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • This flexible, sporty style from Adidas earned our top pick when testing dozens of men’s flip-flops.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The flexible tone blends well into deeper skin tones and boosts the skin's radiance.
    — Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • It should be focused on real harms and be flexible enough to allow for the inevitable changes in technology.
    — Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
  • How to Manage: Low-impact exercises like swimming and stretching can help keep joints flexible.
    — Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024

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