as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Recent Examples of agility
This isn't always a bad thing; one pilot's instability is often another's idea of extreme agility, and in the era of the dogfight, the ability to turn on a dime was such an enormous advantage that some of the best aircraft were notoriously touchy at the stick.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
Bavarian Motor Works introduced the MINI Cooper SE in 2020, and the compact runabout has provided an attractive, fully electric option to motorists who value style and agility but don’t require a lot of driving range.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
Consistent resistance training has the following side effects: Strength and muscle tone
Cardiovascular capacity
Speed, agility and flexibility
Resistance to injury and disease
If that’s not enough to convince you that resistance training is the only way to truly become fit, then read on.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
When the Cougars went through speed and agility tests this fall, this year’s group posted faster results than any of Sampson’s first 10 teams.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
Bavarian Motor Works introduced the MINI Cooper SE in 2020, and the compact runabout has provided an attractive, fully electric option to motorists who value style and agility but don’t require a lot of driving range.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
Consistent resistance training has the following side effects: Strength and muscle tone
Cardiovascular capacity
Speed, agility and flexibility
Resistance to injury and disease
If that’s not enough to convince you that resistance training is the only way to truly become fit, then read on.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
When the Cougars went through speed and agility tests this fall, this year’s group posted faster results than any of Sampson’s first 10 teams.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
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Warm Hands Beyond Guide Glove $135 at Beyond Clothing Leather gloves give you much better grip, dexterity, and abrasion resistance than synthetic alternatives.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Trump, the reigning virtuoso of attention-hacking, seems destined to keep repeating the same leaden anecdotes about shark attacks and long-dead celebrities, but Carlson has an appetite for new information and a flair for verbal dexterity.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 2018 really stood out for us for its ability to show Rob’s prowess as a rockstar winemaker.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Experts from that world harbor concerns that Gabbard could hinder the long-standing tradition of unreserved intelligence coordination, if confirmed.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Carroll’s commissioners have therein adopted a resolution to invoke coordination, a process under federal law whereby a local government, objecting to projects like MPRP, can seek to meet with the federal government to express opposition, find answers and address local concerns.Joe Vigliotti, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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