flexible
adjective
flex·i·ble
ˈflek-sə-bəl 
2
: yielding to influence : tractable
a flexible person without strong convictions
3
: characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements
a flexible foreign policy
a flexible schedule
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Examples of flexible in a Sentence
flexible branches swaying in the breeze
a material that is both strong and flexible
She's been doing exercises to become stronger and more flexible.
Our schedule for the weekend is very flexible.
This computer program has to be flexible to meet all our needs.
Whatever you want to do is fine with me. I'm flexible.
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.
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The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
In total, that means the system is more accessible than some mini PCs, but not as flexible or upgradable as a traditional tower.
—PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Arbitration proceedings are usually less formalistic and more flexible, including in the admissibility of evidence.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
These include being flexible with their dates, such as returning on the Tuesday after the holiday instead of the Sunday, booking as early as possible and expanding their flight options by considering alternate airports.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
In total, that means the system is more accessible than some mini PCs, but not as flexible or upgradable as a traditional tower.
—PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Arbitration proceedings are usually less formalistic and more flexible, including in the admissibility of evidence.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
These include being flexible with their dates, such as returning on the Tuesday after the holiday instead of the Sunday, booking as early as possible and expanding their flight options by considering alternate airports.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for flexible
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flexible. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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flexible
adjective
flex·i·ble
ˈflek-sə-bəl
Medical Definition
flexible
adjective
flex·i·ble
ˈflek-sə-bəl
: capable of being flexed : capable of being turned, bowed, or twisted without breaking
flexible bandages
a flexible fiber-optic bronchoscope
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