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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
Use the pliable tube for neck support, lumbar support, or even as a footrest on the plane.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Heat makes muscles more pliable, which reduces the risk of muscle injuries.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Then use a softer, more pliable brush for blending.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The ultrathin graphene tattoos are soft and pliable, conforming to the skin’s grooves and ridges.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Heat makes muscles more pliable, which reduces the risk of muscle injuries.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Then use a softer, more pliable brush for blending.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The ultrathin graphene tattoos are soft and pliable, conforming to the skin’s grooves and ridges.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pliable
Adjective
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Political parties have been dissolved by a pliant judiciary.—
Sun Narin,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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During subsequent decades, the Soviets and its pliant regime were defeated, the country was racked by civil war, and various Islamist groups became ascendant, including the Mujahedin, Taliban, al-Qaeda, and Isis-Khorasan.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Research shows that people who are more curious often feel more fulfilled and adaptable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Why is a new No 10 important for Amorim? Analysis from Laurie Whitwell Cunha’s familiarity with that position behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation enhances his appeal for United, who want adaptable players but also need new signings to hit the ground running.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Use a breathable paper or mesh bag, not plastic, to store your hyacinth bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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In South Broward County, Gladys Vasquez of Miramar clutches a plastic grocery bag and says the contents continue to cost more, listing foods like cheese and yogurt.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Pliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pliable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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