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Recent Examples of compressible
The limits announced by Beijing on Tuesday also include exports of super-hard materials, such as diamonds and other synthetic materials that are not compressible and extremely dense.
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Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, a fleece isn’t as compressible as, for example, a down jacket.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
As a rule, a fleece isn’t as compressible as, for example, a down jacket.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressible
Adjective
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The elastic waistband ensures comfortable wiggle room around the waistline, and the button-up shirt can double as a versatile top layer to cover your shoulders or worn on its own.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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This pair is breathable, has an elastic waistband for more breathing room, and is incredibly comfortable for those warm summer days at happy hour with the girls.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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This pliable attitude toward time can provide a welcome change in life.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That sparked her idea for something more durable – a lightweight, pliable silicone cup that could be used again and again.—
Alexa St. John,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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This systems lens addresses complex global challenges and fosters resilient societies.—
Maureen Metcalf,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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So far, the U.S. job market has remained remarkably resilient despite years of high inflation and now the threat of President Donald Trump’s high tariffs.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Photographers will appreciate just how malleable its 14-bit Raw photos are, and for landscapes, the 177MP multi-shot mode beats medium format digital for detail.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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While that is still at the heart of the offering, live events lime NFL games on Christmas Day, as well as a slate of games, require a more malleable approach.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This strategy is designed to capture recurring income through flexible consumption models that effortlessly connect on-premises with cloud environments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Rather than evaluating multiple alternatives, decision-makers recognize familiar cues, match them to prior experiences, and act on the first workable option that comes to mind.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even if the current tariff level of 30% on China remains in place, that is still a workable situation Best Buy can effectively navigate, Lasser added.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Japan hasn’t been as pliant as Trump seemed to expect.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Letz is a physically and emotionally pliant but also a verbose actor of great versatility, able to play a standard Second City dad and Chicag’ow type, but also a neurotic (lots of call for that in this show) and a dweeb and, well, whatever gets thrown his way.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Crafted from supple suede panels with just a hint of slouch, this zip-top tote from the relatively new brand Métier is the epitome of quiet luxury.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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