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as in dexterously
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as in agilely
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Recent Examples of nimbly
Kids climbed nimbly onto traffic signs.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
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Sarah Rodman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
The most agile organizations have used their superior supply chain visibility and relationships to secure in-demand supplies, manage risk, protect profitability and nimbly respond to disruptions.
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Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Advertisement But Harris nimbly sets the story back on track.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Two Chinese hikers nimbly scaled up the scaffolding, and the NBC News team followed suit with all of its camera equipment.
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Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
The main musical attractions were the B-52s, Devo, Danny Elfman and Puddles Pity Party, taking turns fronting a 10-piece big band led by Mark Mothersbaugh — and with Fred Armisen on drums — that nimbly navigated between exotica and some fairly fierce garage-rock.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
—
Sarah Rodman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
The most agile organizations have used their superior supply chain visibility and relationships to secure in-demand supplies, manage risk, protect profitability and nimbly respond to disruptions.
—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Advertisement But Harris nimbly sets the story back on track.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Two Chinese hikers nimbly scaled up the scaffolding, and the NBC News team followed suit with all of its camera equipment.
—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
The main musical attractions were the B-52s, Devo, Danny Elfman and Puddles Pity Party, taking turns fronting a 10-piece big band led by Mark Mothersbaugh — and with Fred Armisen on drums — that nimbly navigated between exotica and some fairly fierce garage-rock.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbly
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Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle.
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Today, the board's role is expected to include questioning assumptions, exploring multiple scenarios and agilely adjusting course in the face of disruptive changes.
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Witnesses described the shark as looking healthy, moving agilely and visibly feeding.
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The price cleverly nods to Bichette's $126 million Mets contract, and all proceeds are dedicated to his charity.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side.
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.
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The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
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The hallmarks of cobalt poisoning fit the woman’s array of symptoms neatly.
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While England breezily dismissed Senegal 3-0 in its fourth match of the tournament, Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarterfinals before bowing out 2-0 to eventual runnersup France in the semis.
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From left, stalwart Fast/Furious gun molls Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez, who know their way around all sorts of fancy cars, not to mention firearms, breezily support central good/bad dude Vin Diesel, who’s doing his best professional bowling imitation for the paparazzi.
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None of that shows up cleanly on a productivity dashboard, and none of it gets rebuilt overnight when a senior person walks out the door.
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The trick is to find workloads that fit within those constraints or can be cleanly split across many small nodes.
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Additionally, the company is offering a non-alcoholic beverage aptly named the Firework Fizz, which launched June 25 and has strawberry popping boba for a festive effect.
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Daylilies are aptly named, as their flowers only last for a single day.
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“Nimbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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