as in elastic
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Recent Examples of compressible
The limits announced by Beijing on Tuesday also include super-hard materials, which would include diamonds and other synthetic materials that are not compressible and extremely dense.
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Catherine McGrath, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, fleece isn’t as compressible as, say, goose down.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
The compressible wrap can be flattened out to pack easily and be used as a blanket, too.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Several packing cubes, including compressible versions, are a part of Prime Day discounts.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
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Catherine McGrath, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, fleece isn’t as compressible as, say, goose down.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
The compressible wrap can be flattened out to pack easily and be used as a blanket, too.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Several packing cubes, including compressible versions, are a part of Prime Day discounts.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressible
Adjective
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The pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband that’s even comfortable enough to wear during a lengthy flight, while the stylish wide leg cut appears endlessly flattering on a wide range of body types.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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They’re designed with an ultra-stretchy material, a high-waist elastic waistband, and side pockets that have earned seals of approval from Zumba instructors, skateboarders, and aerialists.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When temperatures rise above three hundred and fifty degrees Celsius, rock becomes soft and pliable.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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What to look for in quality eyeshadow brushes Stiffness Some eyeshadow brushes have very little give, while others are soft and pliable.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Still, Texas Roadhouse’s same-store sales should be resilient.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Being honest about business struggles and sharing experiences can help entrepreneurs stay resilient and push forward.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The implication is that individuals need to examine their consumption choices while recognizing that some choices are more malleable (Dietz et al.—
Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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All of the still image color profiles are available for movies, plus a flat L-Log look with lower contrast and saturation that provides a neutral starting point for more malleable color grading in the editing room.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many loans are interest-free and come with flexible repayment plans.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
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But remember to keep your calendar flexible and don’t be afraid to pivot.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are quick and workable solutions the Illini community could adopt to ease the growing housing burden — especially for low-income students.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Defenders will need to guard against more threats that are, at the same time, more targeted, reliable and workable at-scale.—
Jonathan Fischbein,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With a pliant Congress, Trump is using his office to benefit his family’s business interests, former prosecutors and ethics lawyers say.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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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
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
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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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