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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The recall involves Tide, Gain Flings, Ace and Ariel liquid laundry detergent pod packets, which were made between September 2023 and February 2024 and sold in flexible film bags in the United States.
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Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
The strap is flexible but still keeps your foot in place, and the bottom offers great traction.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
If your plans are to be in an area in the path of totality and the forecast calls for a cloudy day, Honda recommends being flexible.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
This recall involves certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags, manufactured between September 2023 and February 2024.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, an upper endoscopy is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system using a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The material used in the ducts, such as metal or flexible ductwork, can weaken with age and usage.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Also, Cote pointed to fewer workers on the move, with more employees feeling comfortable with flexible work options that many now enjoy.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Artist support also includes a suite of apps and flexible guidance with marketing, public relations and distribution.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
The strap is flexible but still keeps your foot in place, and the bottom offers great traction.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
If your plans are to be in an area in the path of totality and the forecast calls for a cloudy day, Honda recommends being flexible.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
This recall involves certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags, manufactured between September 2023 and February 2024.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, an upper endoscopy is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system using a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The material used in the ducts, such as metal or flexible ductwork, can weaken with age and usage.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Also, Cote pointed to fewer workers on the move, with more employees feeling comfortable with flexible work options that many now enjoy.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Artist support also includes a suite of apps and flexible guidance with marketing, public relations and distribution.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flexible. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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