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flexes

  • plural of flex.
  • present tense form of flex (3rd person singular).

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“Ramy,” Hulu One of the strongest assets that Ramy Youssef’s Peabody Award-winning comedy flexes is its distinct flavors of New Jersey vibe.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

Robyn’s voice has always been well-suited to conveying desperation, and she flexes that muscle on “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

The spirit of old-school jazz, blues, big band and soul inhabits the record, which stretches out over 71 minutes, as Raye flexes her compositional muscles.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

That’s the only way to explain how its bodybuilding exhibitions look like Shakespeare performances, with balconies of people applauding nonstop as a soloist flexes onstage.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2025

He pulls on the gloves, flexes his fingers, and nods in approval.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins