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Recent Examples of teachable
Humble, teachable, likeable, connected with Riley and, of course, as daringly bonkers as his seven-yard touchdown run on fourth and one that clinched the win with 8:22 remaining.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
According to the league's website, an exemplary Indy City Futbol player is one who is enthusiastic; has a positive and welcoming attitude to people from all backgrounds, religions, orientations and experiences; is teachable; and is willing to stand up to or alert the league to bullies and jerks.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Talking about this openly with your children ties these money decisions to teachable values.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
That steady practice has crystallized into a belief system and a teachable aesthetic that has become — in our view — an ever-expanding handbook for life.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
According to the league's website, an exemplary Indy City Futbol player is one who is enthusiastic; has a positive and welcoming attitude to people from all backgrounds, religions, orientations and experiences; is teachable; and is willing to stand up to or alert the league to bullies and jerks.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Talking about this openly with your children ties these money decisions to teachable values.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
That steady practice has crystallized into a belief system and a teachable aesthetic that has become — in our view — an ever-expanding handbook for life.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachable
Adjective
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In the 12th century, for instance, the Dutch began to drain swamps to create tractable land for agriculture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Like James’s governess, Christine becomes an author of sorts through her attempts to understand a situation that isn’t, in the end, all that tractable.—
Joanna Biggs,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Even better, these expert tips should make easing into healthier phone habits much more manageable (and way less torturous).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
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Loan modification: This involves permanently changing the terms of the mortgage to make the payments more manageable, such as reducing the interest rate or extending the loan term.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His oxygen tank sat at his knees like an obedient mastiff.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who meets the gentle, obedient boy would never call him that.—
Bebe Hodges,
USA TODAY,
15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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One day, Tip, who had otherwise seemed docile and calm, lashed out and attempted to stomp his keeper to death.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
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As Mark mentioned in the video, elf owls are not naturally aggressive and are considered docile.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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All delve into the complexities of dominant/submissive relationships where individuals explore and negotiate power dynamics in a consensual and safe manner.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2018, the author Addison Cain filed a takedown notice against the author Zoey Ellis, accusing her of ripping off Cain’s lupine society of aggressive Alphas and submissive Omegas.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Convenience The convenience of a particular date won’t be the same for everyone, but couples may want to consider a date or season that is amenable to as many bridal party members and guests as possible.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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But experts are skeptical Iran would be as amenable in this regard as North Korea, which has deployed around 11,000 of its troops in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Ukrainian and Western assessments.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Relying on donations means that construction materials may not be compliant with building codes and regulations.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Fed began pushing its benchmark rate higher in 2022 in order to dampen economic demand and tame inflation.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Teachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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