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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
The best thing that businesses and leaders can do is to stay calm and remain nimble.
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Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
This has inspired a more nimble approach to M&A transactions, which will result in new opportunities rising to the surface.
—Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Building standards need to be nimble because the effects of climate change are unpredictable, said Laura Walsh, policy manager with Save the Bay, a nonprofit focused on conservation and preparing for rising seas.
—Ben Christopher, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Faced with losing its largest funder and most powerful member when the U.S. withdrew from the organization in January, Ghebreyesus is pivoting to make a more nimble WHO focused on establishing health independence in developing nations, while holding out hope for talks with President Trump.
—Time Staff, Time, 8 May 2025
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Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
This has inspired a more nimble approach to M&A transactions, which will result in new opportunities rising to the surface.
—Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Building standards need to be nimble because the effects of climate change are unpredictable, said Laura Walsh, policy manager with Save the Bay, a nonprofit focused on conservation and preparing for rising seas.
—Ben Christopher, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Faced with losing its largest funder and most powerful member when the U.S. withdrew from the organization in January, Ghebreyesus is pivoting to make a more nimble WHO focused on establishing health independence in developing nations, while holding out hope for talks with President Trump.
—Time Staff, Time, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Second, a human must be kept in the loop of intelligent machine decision-making processes.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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No matter how small your business, here is a quick blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats: Start with the basics.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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By the time Trump met Kim for a second summit in Hanoi, Trump’s attention had drifted from North Korea, and both men’s greed for a quick deal derailed their fragile progress.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced structure of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered an agile approach to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when markets decline, as outlined in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Super said the business is growing more agile by the day and responded quickly when the economy started to cool in February.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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The argument that Trump has violated the 10th Amendment is a clever subversion of a line of thinking that has traditionally been backed by conservative judges, said Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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That dish is clever, for sure, but it’s served in an oddly gargantuan portion, and its playful clash of textures and temperatures wears out its welcome after a bite or two.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Running back Rico Dowdle looks fast with the ball in his hands.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Of course, it’s not wrapped in just any tortilla, this one is extra special as it’s inspired by the fast food giant’s famous biscuits.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Moreover, waving the flag of a foreign country isn’t prideful, or politically smart in the least.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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With the longer battery life, lighter design and smart safety features, this jetpack is definitely for anyone looking to make their underwater adventures more exciting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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President Donald Trump’s turbulent tariff policy is projected to cause a sharper slowdown in economic growth in the United States and around the world than previously expected, the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) found in a Tuesday report.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Still, some of the sharpest pullbacks in job postings were also in leisure and hospitality, with declines at restaurants, hotels, as well as other service-providing businesses.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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