adaptable
adjective
adapt·able
ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl 
a-
: capable of being or becoming adapted
plants that are easily adaptable to colder climates
Examples of adaptable in a Sentence
an adaptable tool that combines a screwdriver, a corkscrew, and pliers
an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation
Recent Examples on the Web
The style has to be adaptable in a Valli way to a different location or a different personality.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
One of the designs, created by Wilson, was crafted to be adaptable in every situation on the court.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
These flittering finches are adaptable and have learned to live in cities, towns and farmland.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024
Its army, though operationally adaptable, remains tactically crude and susceptible to being bled out.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
These fish, especially largemouth, are highly adaptable.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024
Investors may learn a lot about the significance of adaptable leadership, strategic clarity, and the unrelenting pursuit of operational excellence from observing how Boeing handles its crisis following GE's continuing turnaround under Culp's leadership, although his job is almost complete.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Fresh ginger and garlic, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce give this simple, adaptable stir-fry loads of flavor.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Moore’s performance is as adaptable as Mary herself.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
One of the designs, created by Wilson, was crafted to be adaptable in every situation on the court.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
These flittering finches are adaptable and have learned to live in cities, towns and farmland.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024
Its army, though operationally adaptable, remains tactically crude and susceptible to being bled out.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
These fish, especially largemouth, are highly adaptable.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024
Investors may learn a lot about the significance of adaptable leadership, strategic clarity, and the unrelenting pursuit of operational excellence from observing how Boeing handles its crisis following GE's continuing turnaround under Culp's leadership, although his job is almost complete.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Fresh ginger and garlic, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce give this simple, adaptable stir-fry loads of flavor.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Moore’s performance is as adaptable as Mary herself.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Adaptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaptable. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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