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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
fortunately, that working mother has a very flexible schedule for her office job
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2
as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards
parents with a flexible attitude when it comes to the children's bedtime
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as in plastic
able to bend easily without breaking
the tent was held up by crisscrossing flexible rods threaded through the top
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
used a flexible plastic for the toy
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Recent Examples of flexible
Bosses may freeze pay raises, eliminate bonuses and become more strict about flexible work schedules.
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Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
This attitude led me, at times, to a dangerously flexible politics, not unlike Vance’s.
—Sanjena Sathian, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
These take a fraction of a second, thanks to a flexible, liquid crystal film controlled electronically by tapping or sliding a finger across the temples.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Virtual assistance work Virtual assistance is a flexible side hustle that involves providing services like email management, social media support, bookkeeping, and scheduling for busy professionals and businesses.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
This attitude led me, at times, to a dangerously flexible politics, not unlike Vance’s.
—Sanjena Sathian, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
These take a fraction of a second, thanks to a flexible, liquid crystal film controlled electronically by tapping or sliding a finger across the temples.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Virtual assistance work Virtual assistance is a flexible side hustle that involves providing services like email management, social media support, bookkeeping, and scheduling for busy professionals and businesses.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexible
Adjective
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The town’s relaxed coffee houses, restaurants, shops and boutiques are just a few steps from The Roundtree.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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For a relaxed paddle in town, head to the lakes at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, which has a boat ramp and floating docks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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There was also a second cleaner, who swept away the plastic bottles, wrappers, empty juice containers, plates of food, and other garbage that the passengers tossed on the floor.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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Beyond this study, previous research has found miniscule plastic particles in every single type of human tissue tested, with other papers linking these microplastics to everything from brain inflammation to low male fertility.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2025
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests aiming for 150 minutes a week, but even taking a 10-minute break from work to go on a walk, stretch, or do a quick HIIT workout can make a huge difference.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
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With a strong focus on technical education and skill-building, the region has cultivated an adaptable, highly skilled labor force that meets the demands of next-generation manufacturing.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
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Embracing Adaptive Work Structures Introducing adaptable work frameworks, such as flexi-time arrangements, can empower employees to balance work and personal commitments more effectively.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The loose-fitting knit instantly elevates any poolside look, especially when paired with beach sandals and a big floppy hat.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Think fuzzy bunny costumes with long floppy ears, dramatic eyeshadow, tops made from repurposed straitjackets, and so on.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Consumers proved resilient throughout Joe Biden’s presidency.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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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
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Then science kicks in, with molecules in the steak’s fat making the tannins more pliable, producing softer, smoother sensations, while the wine’s tannins mellow out the fat and coax more flavor out of the meat.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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