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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
During a visit to Marina Mill in September, the Princess of Wales effortlessly tied her long hair into a low bun before getting to work with a screen printing activity — no hair elastic, pin or clip necessary.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
But only Buffy took breaks from those ramp-ups to have fun with its magically elastic world, in haunting silent episodes and delightful musicals, or cut the high-body-count fantasy with jarringly realistic depictions of grief.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Dec. 2025
Along with Alba, the two movies starred Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards, a.k.a Mister Fantastic, the elastic leader of the titular team; Chris Evans as the fiery Johnny Storm, a.k.a.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Available in regular, tall, and petite inseams in sizes XS to XXL, the already stretchy pants also have a soft elastic waistband for extra comfort.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
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The Sarah Jessica Worn-brand is known for its extreme coziness, but this clog version has a cool adjustable heel strap and hook-and-loop closure that blends functionality with fashion.—
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
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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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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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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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The oversized silhouette offers plenty of breathing room for your legs, while the non-stretchy fabric keeps them structured and durable.—
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Only two officers had managed to pull on their protective coveralls, stretchy black suits that look like onesies and shield them from flames and chemical spray.—
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The blocks support shoreline reinforcement and flood-resilient infrastructure.—
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The Lone Star State figures arrived as federal jobs data reiterated that the national labor market has remained resilient but largely stagnant.—
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.—
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The patch uses a stretchable copper circuit on polyimide that bends, twists, and stretches without breaking.—
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“Elastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elastic. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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