Synonyms

flexed

American

[flekst] / flɛkst /

adjective

bent or contracted, as a part of the body.

When roller skating, a low posture and slightly flexed knees will help your stability.
Heraldry. (of a human leg) depicted as bent at the knee.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of flex.

Other Word Forms

unflexed adjective

Etymology

Origin of flexed

First recorded in 1515–25; flex ¹ + -ed ² for the adjective senses; flex ¹ + -ed ¹ for the verb sense

Example Sentences

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As for our fully flexed Turbo Premium Plus, there was boost aplenty when it was on the boil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Of the new contract, the NHS spokesperson said its value had been calculated based on the rate of new claims received - and could "be flexed" if that changes.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Premier League clubs have flexed their muscle on and off the field in Europe, with five English sides finishing in the top eight of the Champions League group phase.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

For being a middle of the pack offense — ranked 18th overall in runs scored — the Nationals flexed their muscle with their young stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025

The cashier said something and flexed his outstretched hand, so Arturo gave him the basket, but the cashier only dropped the basket behind the counter.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

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