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Recent Examples of adaptability
The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The image captures a moment of pure, unguarded wildlife behavior, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of life in one of the planet's most extreme environments.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Lightning-quick adaptability keeps the school current with showbiz trends.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Queiroz’s career is a testament to his skills, experience and adaptability.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
What happened next speaks to something fascinating about animal behavior and adaptability.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In a landscape that combined woodland patches and open savanna, that adaptability may have been key to survival.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
This eye-catching, perennial herb is celebrated for its drought tolerance and adaptability.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Her approach reflects a belief that leadership is strengthened through curiosity, adaptability and persistence.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The image captures a moment of pure, unguarded wildlife behavior, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of life in one of the planet's most extreme environments.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Lightning-quick adaptability keeps the school current with showbiz trends.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Queiroz’s career is a testament to his skills, experience and adaptability.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
What happened next speaks to something fascinating about animal behavior and adaptability.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In a landscape that combined woodland patches and open savanna, that adaptability may have been key to survival.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
This eye-catching, perennial herb is celebrated for its drought tolerance and adaptability.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Her approach reflects a belief that leadership is strengthened through curiosity, adaptability and persistence.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
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But where limestone is crumbly and opaque, nacre’s toughness and light-bending properties come from silklike proteins that weave among the layers, holding them in place while providing enough elasticity to absorb the shock of a fracture.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption break down collagen and elasticity over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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This flexibility is important for expeditionary operations, where infrastructure may be limited or damaged.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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While stars rarely hit free agency in today’s NBA, the threat and flexibility of a team holding max-level salary cap space can help facilitate a trade for such a player.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cumming’s unraveling of the truth and his identity resonates, and his journey is a triumph of resilience and authenticity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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But in software engineering, there’s a bit more pliability with the permissions granted to an AI agent, because there’s a validation layer to check and correct any errors those autonomous systems could generate.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Look at the crowns, check the twigs for buds and pliability, and brush away a bit of soil to look at the roots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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