as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Recent Examples of agility
So the football lineman-esque No. 52 Crow-Armstrong sported during his 2024 rookie season inspired the smack talk from Hoyer while the 22-year-old shot hoops with Dansby Swanson and Nicky Lopez next to the complex’s agility field before the Cubs’ first full-squad workout Feb. 14.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
These bots, which weigh less than a gram, feature flapping wings that not only allow for extended flights, but also increased agility – enough to pull off somersaults and trace infinity symbols in the air.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
His ventures have thrived because of their agility and responsiveness to market demands, setting new benchmarks for excellence.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
While the Pininfarina Battista was revelatory in demonstrating where the bar is now set with regard to power and performance, the Aston Martin Vantage scored major points for its substantial improvement in both agility and grand-touring acumen.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
These bots, which weigh less than a gram, feature flapping wings that not only allow for extended flights, but also increased agility – enough to pull off somersaults and trace infinity symbols in the air.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
His ventures have thrived because of their agility and responsiveness to market demands, setting new benchmarks for excellence.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
While the Pininfarina Battista was revelatory in demonstrating where the bar is now set with regard to power and performance, the Aston Martin Vantage scored major points for its substantial improvement in both agility and grand-touring acumen.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
Noun
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This convenient design has been a staple for many years, especially for hearing aid users with dexterity challenges, low vision, or blindness, providing a straightforward way to change batteries without frustration or confusion.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The video of him driving with his feet, which has now been viewed more than 8 million times on TikTok, showcases his immense dexterity.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their prowess on the field has shattered entrenched stereotypes, drawing lucrative sponsorships, driving record-breaking television ratings, and fostering the expansion of domestic and international women’s leagues.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even though Tigers — and everybody in the gym — knew Geneva was going to run things through Kirby, his prowess in the high post still caused fits.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pratt has shown an impressive bat, with excellent pitch recognition, and solid eye-hand coordination.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the national coordination that the Fish and Wildlife Service provided will be hard to maintain without Jackson and uncertainty around funding.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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