as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a stretchy hair band
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Adjective
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Herbert handed off to running back Kimani Vidal on a stretch rush to the left.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
23 July 2025 -
Preventing this plateau requires intentional pursuit of stretch experiences.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Andy Naylor Scott Parker is aiming to be flexible and adaptable with his system this season.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Here are five clear, plastic water bottles for back to school from popular brands like Owala, Yeti, Contigo, and more.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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Participants are asked to bring medications in a sealed plastic bag if possible.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s why teams need to be elastic—not just in size, but in specialization and speed of deployment.—
Ramiro Gonzalez Forcada,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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An adjustable elastic waistband won’t dig into your skin and cause discomfort during your trek, and a number of handy pockets provide plenty of storage space for your hiking essentials.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There's a rubbery foot to the bottom of the cylinder that rotates on a ring over 88 degrees and works with a flatter strip to the top so that the unit can be placed at different upthrow angles, and stay where it's put.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers.—
Keith Sharon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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