1
as in waxy
capable of being easily molded or modeled
Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic
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2
as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there's usually a plastic cordiality at these corporate events
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Recent Examples of plastic
What to look for in a quality disc golf set
Discs vary in their plastic quality and appearance, and each brand has its own line of plastics and selection of disc molds.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
So, plastic pyrolysis could help handle the waste from consumer products such as plastic bags, bottles, milk jugs, packaging materials, wet wipes and even discarded children’s toys.
—Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
There was also a second cleaner, who swept away the plastic bottles, wrappers, empty juice containers, plates of food, and other garbage that the passengers tossed on the floor.
—Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Beyond this study, previous research has found miniscule plastic particles in every single type of human tissue tested, with other papers linking these microplastics to everything from brain inflammation to low male fertility.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
So, plastic pyrolysis could help handle the waste from consumer products such as plastic bags, bottles, milk jugs, packaging materials, wet wipes and even discarded children’s toys.
—Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
There was also a second cleaner, who swept away the plastic bottles, wrappers, empty juice containers, plates of food, and other garbage that the passengers tossed on the floor.
—Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Beyond this study, previous research has found miniscule plastic particles in every single type of human tissue tested, with other papers linking these microplastics to everything from brain inflammation to low male fertility.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastic
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Summary Cholesterol is a waxy substance that every cell in the body needs to function.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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The palate features sweet lemon cream, waxy candy, and vanilla almond cake—a round, creamy vodka with great texture and length for all applications.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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For its eighth test flight, Starship carried four mock satellites, mimicking Starlink internet satellites, to practice future payload deployments.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour and couldn’t release the mock satellites into space as planned.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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This includes evaluating how alternate energy sources can supplement strained grids, especially in regions where rapid economic expansion may outpace existing energy infrastructure.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Austin Slater became the latest Chicago White Sox outfielder slowed by an injury after he was scratched from Monday’s lineup because of a strained left oblique.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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With a strong focus on technical education and skill-building, the region has cultivated an adaptable, highly skilled labor force that meets the demands of next-generation manufacturing.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
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Embracing Adaptive Work Structures Introducing adaptable work frameworks, such as flexi-time arrangements, can empower employees to balance work and personal commitments more effectively.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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North Korean group Famous Chollima created fake LinkedIn profiles and used AI for job interviews to land positions at tech companies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The attacker then tells it to impersonate the real extension by disabling it if permissions allow, changing its name and icon and displaying a fake login popup that looks just like the real thing.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The implication is that individuals need to examine their consumption choices while recognizing that some choices are more malleable (Dietz et al.—
Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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All of the still image color profiles are available for movies, plus a flat L-Log look with lower contrast and saturation that provides a neutral starting point for more malleable color grading in the editing room.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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Of the six substitutions Slot made in the defeat to PSG, Quansah was the brightest addition to the side, despite coming on at right-back, an unnatural position for him.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Plastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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