flex
verb (used with object)
to bend, as a part of the body.
flexing
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present participleof flex.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Faced with cut-throat competition at home, Chinese firms such as BYD and Chery have been flexing their muscles abroad.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Nvidia is flexing its financial muscle to address AI chip competitors but it comes with risks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
On Friday, the Dodgers pulled ahead by flexing their power-hitting ability — the main hole in the fundamentally sound Brewers’ game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Mamdani offered an amiable leftist alternative to “making the trains run on time,” flexing state power to make life easier and more affordable for average citizens.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mr. Staphopoulos believed that flexing your toes cleared your mind and that once your mind was clear, it was easy to isolate your objectives and figure out what to do next.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
