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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
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as in graceful
moving easily
her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy
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Recent Examples of nimble
When adjusting portfolios in such an unpredictable climate, investors will have to weigh all the probabilities and prepare to be nimble for what transpires.
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Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The system tends to favor bigger Western organizations and not smaller, more nimble local agencies.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
Since taking charge four months ago, Niccol has worked to reverse a streak of declining sales, focusing on cutting unnecessary layers to create a more nimble company.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Ubisoft’s next-gen murder simulator whisks you away to feudal Japan where the sturdy samurai Yasuke and nimble ninja Naoe seemingly split the difference between contemporary RPG and retro stealth playstyles.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
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Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The system tends to favor bigger Western organizations and not smaller, more nimble local agencies.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
Since taking charge four months ago, Niccol has worked to reverse a streak of declining sales, focusing on cutting unnecessary layers to create a more nimble company.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Ubisoft’s next-gen murder simulator whisks you away to feudal Japan where the sturdy samurai Yasuke and nimble ninja Naoe seemingly split the difference between contemporary RPG and retro stealth playstyles.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimble
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Put differently, intelligent onboarding can enable financial service providers to reach thin-file and difficult-to-identify demographics while reducing dropout rates.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, Asian elephants are highly social, highly intelligent, and endangered, raising intractable ethical obstacles to experimenting on them.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pearce’s warm, earthy vocal tones highlight the song’s graceful melody.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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In many ways, writer-director Jing Yi’s graceful and ephemeral drama, The Botanist (Zhi Wu Xue Jia), plays out like your typical coming-of-age movie.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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LeCroy was quick to comfort him—though every mom watching recognized the protective Mama Bear look in her eyes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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By focusing on long-term trends over short-term volatility and staying agile through continuous reevaluation, leaders build the confidence to make decisive calls amid uncertainty. - Peter Boolkah, The Transition Guy 15.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Next, Miller and her colleagues had to become experts at catching the agile reptiles with sticks, nets and even their bare hands.—
Denise Hruby,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Their techniques are clever, and reveal interesting things about how large language models work.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Using bookcases as stands for your food and drinks is another clever way to create creative displays.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Unlike Season 47 that thrived after a slow burn of getting to know the players, Probst said Season 48 has a quicker pace filled with players that are fast, funny and ready to play.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Those interested in participating in the economic blackout are specifically being asked to avoid spending any money on fast food, gas, or making purchases at major retailers.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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There were quite a few impressive QB performances in all-star games this spring, and the Panthers investing in an heir apparent to Dalton might be smart business.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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But low trust in media and institutions, political gridlock, lobbyist influence and sharp inequalities persist.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Put on gloves: To protect your hands from sharp pieces.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Nimble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimble. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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