as in stretch
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capable of being bent or pulled into different shapes
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Recent Examples of ductile
The order, unanimously approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, directs the utility to retire the remaining 1,000 miles of aging leak-prone cast iron and ductile pipes running under Chicago by 2035.
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Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
This sliding is what leads to the material being ductile (able to be drawn into wires) and malleable (able to be hammered into shapes), which are characteristics of softness.
—John Werner, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The all-aluminum M1s are apparently hard enough to handle ice but ductile enough to not easily chip or shatter when hitting rocks.
—Cameron Martindell, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
The majority of Surprise’s water line system is made of PVC and ductile iron, Water Resource Management Director Mike Boule explained.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ductile
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Meanwhile, the thin, stretch material is lightweight enough to layer under a helmet if needed.—
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According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.—
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Advertisement Rodríguez was not immediately pliant.—
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Its root system is aggressive, shallow, and rather pliant, which makes the tree very unstable.—
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This Sculpey Clay is also highly malleable and features a nontoxic formula.—
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The result is a malleable, intimate scent that feels uniquely yours, making an impression only when someone is close enough to notice—an understated olfactory statement that won’t overpower the room.—
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Thousands had set up makeshift homes made of little more than cloth, asbestos, and plastic sheets.—
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The task force usually passes out kits that include fentanyl detection strips inside plastic sandwich bags, along with sterile water and little paper condiment cups, which are used to perform the test; illicit pills should be crushed first before testing.—
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News media industry leaders and other critics of the new policy said Hegseth’s real intent was to impede independent reporters while installing pliable pro-Trump content creators in place of the press corps.—
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The strange pliable substance, which NASA said is not unlike used gum or soft plastic, was likely formed when our solar system was in its infancy.—
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Growing pots of money now resemble liquid sand, moldable into whatever shape will fit the money hole in front of it.—
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The sensory bins include sensory sand, a kind of sand that is soft, moldable, and holds its shape.—
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But his boss was also adaptable enough to change his style to incorporate successful trends.—
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The sneakers are outfitted with the brand’s signature Fresh Foam insole that provides comfort and adaptable support.—
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.—
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It’s filled with practical details like a protective hood, lined pockets, elastic cuffs that block wind, and a dual zipper for easier, non-restrictive movement.—
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“Ductile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ductile. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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