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Recent Examples of adaptability
Darnold’s success, like Ryan’s, has been a testament to perseverance and adaptability.
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Third, neurons have far greater adaptability and learning capabilities than digital processors.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Focusing strictly on survival, the History series strands 10 individuals by themselves in the wilderness, testing their primal instincts and adaptability.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
In the late ’60s, Canada developed the point system, which was essentially a human-capital model, to select economic immigrants based on an analysis of their language ability, education, adaptability, their age— more points for younger immigrants—etc.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
As a Pisces sun, Jackson White — born on March 1, 1996 — is able to personify the character's complexity, given this Water sign’s emotional adaptability and deep intuitive perception.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Their liability is adaptability debt.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Collectively, this can coincide with political shocks, technological shifts, or sudden awakenings that demand adaptability.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
His signature 4-2-5 defense was designed, in part, to allow for such adaptability.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Third, neurons have far greater adaptability and learning capabilities than digital processors.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Focusing strictly on survival, the History series strands 10 individuals by themselves in the wilderness, testing their primal instincts and adaptability.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
In the late ’60s, Canada developed the point system, which was essentially a human-capital model, to select economic immigrants based on an analysis of their language ability, education, adaptability, their age— more points for younger immigrants—etc.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
As a Pisces sun, Jackson White — born on March 1, 1996 — is able to personify the character's complexity, given this Water sign’s emotional adaptability and deep intuitive perception.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Their liability is adaptability debt.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Collectively, this can coincide with political shocks, technological shifts, or sudden awakenings that demand adaptability.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
His signature 4-2-5 defense was designed, in part, to allow for such adaptability.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
Noun
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It’s made with PDRN, the skin care ingredient of the moment, that helps promote skin renewal, boost elasticity, and give you a glass-like finish.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even after many washes, these pants maintain their shape and elasticity, according to shoppers.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Once fully operational, the campus is designed to deliver 1GW of capacity, giving the company flexibility to run both its core digital platforms and fast-growing AI workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Watson has argued that an ordinance is preferable to a charter amendment because it can be revised as needed, offering greater flexibility to council.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jessika Roswall, commissioner for environment, water resilience and a competitive circular economy, said that although the textile sector is leading in the transition to sustainability, the statistics on waste reveal a need to act.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Extreme weather and resilience spending Utilities and regulators are responding to wildfire seasons, polar vortices, and heat domes by investing in resilience—undergrounding lines, advanced protection systems, expanded tree‑trimming, and passing the costs on to customers.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Popsugar challenge has the benefit of pliability.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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