as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
he shaped the basket out of limber branches that could bend easily around a frame
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Recent Examples of limber
Not surprisingly, given his experience and expertise, Djokovic came out loose, limber and locked in.
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Time, 2 Feb. 2020
Economists debated how much Japan’s slump owed to weak demand rather than economic rigidities, for example an insufficiently limber corporate sector.
—The Economist, 5 Dec. 2019
There is a core group that comes at least once a week: a mix of firefighters, teachers, politicians, lawyers, boxers and a very limber 81-year-old woman.
—Tiffany Martinbrough, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2018
In fact, Brady looked pretty spry and limber when stretching.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2019
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Time, 2 Feb. 2020
Economists debated how much Japan’s slump owed to weak demand rather than economic rigidities, for example an insufficiently limber corporate sector.
—The Economist, 5 Dec. 2019
There is a core group that comes at least once a week: a mix of firefighters, teachers, politicians, lawyers, boxers and a very limber 81-year-old woman.
—Tiffany Martinbrough, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2018
In fact, Brady looked pretty spry and limber when stretching.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limber
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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In total, that means the system is more accessible than some mini PCs, but not as flexible or upgradable as a traditional tower.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Prevent a mess of plastic bags under the sink by using these expert organizing hacks.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Spoon 1/2 cup frosting into a piping bag or ziplock plastic bag; cut a 1/2-inch hole in the tip or corner.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 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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“Limber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limber. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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