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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2
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
In addition to its heavy-duty canvas material, the cover is crafted with strong buckle straps and elastic draw cords to keep it snug in place.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Craft beer drinkers tend to be higher-income, but are becoming more price elastic, said Watson.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The brand’s signature drawcord and elastic waistband provide all-day comfort no matter what’s on the itinerary.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Leopard print is practically a neutral and the criss-cross elastic straps add a fun design element.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Craft beer drinkers tend to be higher-income, but are becoming more price elastic, said Watson.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The brand’s signature drawcord and elastic waistband provide all-day comfort no matter what’s on the itinerary.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Leopard print is practically a neutral and the criss-cross elastic straps add a fun design element.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elastic
Adjective
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The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Some linguists and other scientists have been quick to point out that chimpanzee communication is far less flexible and complicated than human language.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Made with a stretch cotton French terry material, the half-zip is soft on the inside while maintaining its chic, cropped exterior.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Denim veteran Piero Turk plugged into his roots in Italian luxury with garments that utilized the comfort of stretch denim without fitting tight on the body.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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These foundational elements – robust infrastructure, accessible data, adaptable governance – might not grab headlines like breakthroughs in model training.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Instead, Pack Reusable Silicone Snack Bags $13 at Amazon Silicone snack bags are an inexpensive, healthy alternative to plastic food bags.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
19 May 2025
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The aprons and plastic gingham tablecloths for easy cleaning are a nice touch.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Lawn Maintenance Maintaining the lawn is key to reducing clover, a hardy and resilient plant, from cropping up and keeping the turf the right height.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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While there was a win in terms of how resilient the North American power grid was in the face of the storm, the agriculture industry took a hit as vulnerabilities with GPS systems that help guide tractors were exposed when the solar storm reached Earth.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
10 May 2025
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“Elastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elastic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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