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Recent Examples of compressible
Her description includes terms such as shock waves, compressible flow, shock waves and supersonic fluid dynamics,
A visual representation of the physics of whip cracking can be seen with Choi’s appearance with Destin Sandlin on the Smarter Every Day series on YouTube.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
This compressible hanging travel organizer is a must-have for travelers looking to maximize packing efficiency without sacrificing organization.
—Maddie Michalik, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Instead, the authors of the new study reasoned the phenomenon hinges on their cell membranes, which are made largely of lipids—fatty, compressible molecules easily deformed by changes in pressure.
—science.org, 3 July 2024
This is because gases are compressible, whereas liquids are not.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 19 June 2024
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
This compressible hanging travel organizer is a must-have for travelers looking to maximize packing efficiency without sacrificing organization.
—Maddie Michalik, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Instead, the authors of the new study reasoned the phenomenon hinges on their cell membranes, which are made largely of lipids—fatty, compressible molecules easily deformed by changes in pressure.
—science.org, 3 July 2024
This is because gases are compressible, whereas liquids are not.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compressible
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The seams, elastic, and stitching remained in perfect condition.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Spandex and rubber elastic, two of the most common materials sports bras are made out of, lose their compression powers over time, and with it, their ability to keep your breasts in place, says Susan L. Sokolowski, a professor of sports product design at the University of Oregon.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chappell Roan represents a brave new generation of artists who aren’t as pliable or agreeable as their pop forebears—less willing to cozy up to political power and a little more aware, independent, and in control of their influence.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
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The silicone bristles are extremely pliable, and it’s recommended to gently use circular motions as the 8,000 pulsations per minute penetrate the skin.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2024
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So in every place the military is taking action today to become more resilient.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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Rather than collapsing, Hezbollah has proved both resilient and adaptive.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Payrolls are the most malleable line item in this regard.Ivan Illan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Some wealthy individuals and groups have proposed and supported anti-fossil fuel company litigation to malleable state attorney generals in the hope that one or more of the lawsuits will help cripple the companies.Ed Hirs, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The trial comes alongside a new flexible work bill, giving employees the right to demand a four-day week from their company.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adaptive performance monitoring, with flexible KPIs that can evolve with changing circumstances, is crucial in navigating the nonlinear aspects of the BANI environment.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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At least those 900 million Windows 10 users have another year before support ends—absent a surprise Microsoft support extension, an affordable support package or a workable workaround.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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According to the website, submissions this year were due June 17, and eligibility required being an identifying woman or non-binary director or writer with a workable project seeking guidance and funding.Nandi Howard, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
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Some are incredibly brittle, liable to fall apart when they’re made or when they’re slotted between the electrodes; others are softer and more pliant, but can’t be exposed to moisture.Gregory Barber, WIRED, 6 June 2022
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Or, scarier still, from complete GOP control of Washington, with Trump in the White House, his supplicants running Congress and a pliant Supreme Court dismantling any guardrails keeping a vengeance-minded president in check.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
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This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Strong yet supple leather is a great choice for a passport holder, while vegan leather (typically PU) offers an alternative for those who prefer to avoid leather for ethical or economical reasons.Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressible. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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