How to Use flexible in a Sentence

flexible

adjective
  • 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.
  • She's been doing exercises to become stronger and more flexible.
  • These fridges offer plenty of space and flexible shelving for your next big grocery shop.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The best fillet knives need to be durable, flexible, provide plenty of grip, and be easy to sharpen.
    Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • The razor boasts a 45 minute battery life and is flexible to get those hard to reach spots like under your nose.
    Ellen McAlpine, menshealth.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • This is because it’s made from soft and flexible silicone, and the design is slim and contoured to most bodies.
    Alexandra Frost, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • On a separate note, this week will require you to be flexible around your work life, career projects, wealth or physical health.
    Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • In fact, there’s solid evidence that people who are less flexible tend to be more efficient runners.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The online school’s flexible scheduling is also a major perk.
    Steven Lindsey, Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Near regions like the nose, the scales aren't especially flexible, more like molars embedded in the skin.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2024
  • But a money market account should be flexible enough, experts say, for your emergency savings.
    Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The majority of frames are plastic or acetate, a more durable and flexible material made of nylon.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The inscription itself describes how the Vikings would have handled monetary fines in a flexible and practical manner.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The growth rate should be flexible according to the changes in the environment, but rapidly growing companies do not have the liberty of adjusting.
    Hannah Karp, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2023
  • While Yellen made the June 1 deadline sound like a flexible one, Wall Street will likely be treating it with more definitiveness.
    CBS News, 2 May 2023
  • The outside of the headband is made of mulberry silk, while the inside is a combination of cotton and malleable metal to give it some shape, while remaining soft and flexible.
    Chaunie Brusie, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Philanthropic capital, being more flexible and long-term with a greater tolerance for risk, can derisk projects and crowd in capital from the public and private sectors.
    Philanthropy Asia Alliance Contributor, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Soft coolers offer a lot more versatility and portability due to the flexible material and lighter weights.
    Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The coolest feature of the Dyson Corrale is the flexible plates that move with the hair.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Bounding around on the sand at Dumont Dunes, the Kia's body structure felt the most flexible of the group.
    Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 29 May 2023
  • Snorkel fins range from short to long and are flexible enough to help a snorkeler move on the surface of the water with ease.
    Chantae Reden, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2023
  • Each flexible rod is fixed with eight small bulbs that last for up to 15 hours on a single charge.
    Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The griffins are all based on big cats, from their musculature and long, flexible tails to the manes, and birds.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 June 2024
  • The strap is flexible but still keeps your foot in place, and the bottom offers great traction.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Harrison said the lack of water made the tree less flexible and unable to sway with the heavy wind.
    Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, the rubber sole is durable, flexible, and made for walking.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Just keep in mind that while flexible, the thin sole may not be as durable as other barefoot shoes.
    Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2023
  • The Ida is both smooth and flexible, able to reach your G-spot while sending vibrations up the shaft.
    Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024

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