as in adaptable
capable of being readily changed
quantities that are easily adjustable if you're cooking for a larger crowd
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Adjective
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Nearly every restaurant relied on these adaptable sources of light—especially for use in DIY dining sheds where electrical wiring was a no-no.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025 -
White floral notes are endlessly adaptable, but perfumer Cécile Matton went the warm route by adding cashmeran, sandalwood, and Madagascan vanilla at the base.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be flexible If your child’s birthday falls on a holiday, flexibility is key.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
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What’s needed now are more flexible funding schemes and opportunities that will allow Latvian productions to be competitive on the global market.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While food and beverage at all-inclusive resorts can be of variable quality, the food was good, and the liquor seemed top-shelf.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The variable estrogen levels can cause worsening migraine, along with irregular periods, hot flashes, breast tenderness, and mood and sleep disturbances.7 Interestingly, migraine attacks tend to diminish in menopause, the time of life when a female stops menstruating for 12 months in a row.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Adjustable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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