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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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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
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card’s bonus is worth at least $1,000 in travel, but the $250 travel credit expires, which makes the bonus less flexible.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
However, most new users can start with the more flexible $1,500 first bet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The sneakers use Vionic’s signature Vio-Motion technology for a stable, comfortable, and flexible fit that aids in full-body alignment.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
His methodology combines modern neuroscience with ancient spiritual techniques, offering a structured yet flexible approach to leadership transformation.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Baggy jeans have claimed their place in the fashion world as a comfortable, versatile garment that bridges the gap between relaxed and elegant.—
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All parties are relaxed about the future; from the player to his agents and club officials.—
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These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.—
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For instance, the near perfect rendition of human faces, animal hairs, object surfaces, often cause AI generated images to look plastic and unnatural.—
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Additionally, Korkmaz said stretch fabrics are making a strong comeback, reminiscent of the early 2000s, but reimagined with current technology.—
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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.—
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Chenier said Family First Center is trying to be adaptable in the event that federal funding is cut.—
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These minor setbacks pale in comparison to the challenges faced by rivals like Man City, whose struggles can be attributed to a lack of tactical flexibility — a stark contrast to Chelsea’s adaptable approach.—
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From summer through early fall hardy begonia displays loose floppy clusters of pink fragrant blooms visited by pollinators.—
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Jones had ordered multiple shoes from AliExpress, only to realize that their floppy construction and nearly non-existent grip created their own dangers.—
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Jackson County Public Health Director Bridgette Shaffer said public health infrastructure acts as the foundation of a healthy, resilient and thriving community.—
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Despite broader market hesitations, the ultra-luxury segment remains resilient, proving that demand for top-tier properties is still thriving—even in uncertain times.—
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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.—
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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.—
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This was an actor with a marvelous, pliable face, not necessarily movie-star handsome but made up of bits and pieces of star quality: the cleft chin, the ready smile, the slightly doughy nose that somehow made his face look comically regal.—
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Flint The cellulose also underpins a more versatile, pliable battery structure, allowing Flint to make batteries in different forms.—
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexible. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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