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as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
the wooden strips become more pliable if they are first soaked in water
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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
with such iffy weather, we had to keep our vacation schedule fairly pliable
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Recent Examples of pliable
These help keep arteries pliable, support healthy blood flow, and manage cholesterol levels.
— MAGGIE MOON, RD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
Foods to Limit
Aim to reduce or eliminate foods that raise the risk of heart disease.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
This can reduce your risk of straining muscles while also leveling up your performance, since your tissues are more pliable and ready to work, Dr. Yu explains.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 May 2025
Every seam, hole, etc. was sealed with a gasket or with a special acoustic caulk that stays pliable for decades.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Place lasagna noodles in a 9- x 13- inch baking dish; cover with hot or boiling water to submerge and set aside to soak until noodles are pliable, about 30 minutes, agitating noodles occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
This can reduce your risk of straining muscles while also leveling up your performance, since your tissues are more pliable and ready to work, Dr. Yu explains.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 May 2025
Every seam, hole, etc. was sealed with a gasket or with a special acoustic caulk that stays pliable for decades.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Place lasagna noodles in a 9- x 13- inch baking dish; cover with hot or boiling water to submerge and set aside to soak until noodles are pliable, about 30 minutes, agitating noodles occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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After all, supportive sneakers for walking through a city, flexible pants for long-haul flights, and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple times throughout a trip are essentials on any packing list.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 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
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Both sides were able to claim victory through their pliant national media.—
SUSHANT SINGH,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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This pendant light is adaptable to sloped ceilings, has an adjustable height, and can be dimmed to deliver the perfect overhead glow day or night.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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By strategically integrating emerging technologies, building robust security, and creating an adaptable environment, companies can not only withstand disruptions but also seize new opportunities.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Moreover, these plastic threads less than 5 millimeters long, are released in billions with every laundry cycle.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Chard can be stored in the refrigerator for two or three days, wrapped in moistened paper towels and placed in an unsealed plastic bag.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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“Pliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pliable. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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