kneadable

adjective

Definition of kneadablenext
as in elastic

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  1. elastic
  2. plastic
  3. variable
  4. malleable
  5. ductile
  6. adaptable
  7. modifiable
  8. pliable
Adjective
  • Clear compartments make finding her favorite products easy, elastic straps keep bottles upright, and the wide zippered opening saves her from digging through a messy bag in a tiny hotel bathroom.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The tissues can become thinner, drier, less elastic and more vulnerable to irritation.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Along with potentially leeching microplastics into your food, plastic food storage containers absorb stains, odors, and flavors, and many require careful hand-washing to prevent them from warping.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This velvet travel case is a much more efficient alternative to tossing jewelry into a plastic baggie on trips.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • The display retains the 120 Hz variable refresh rate of its predecessors.
    — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026
  • It’s defined as the transition to variable period cycle length, skipped cycles, and hormone changes, occurring from about age 45 to 51.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of variable
Adjective
  • Remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter until malleable, about 15 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Her human slogan machine rap seemed more like a complement to JT’s malleable traditionalism rather than the other way around.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of malleable
Adjective
  • The utility has a subterranean network of some 4,600 miles of pipes under the city, including significant stretches of original cast and ductile iron — some dating back to the 1800s — which pose a risk of gas leaks that could lead to an explosion.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • In the early 1900s, GE’s William Coolidge helped make the breakthrough of using ductile tungsten as the filament in incandescent light bulbs.
    — Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of ductile
Adjective
  • The company describes Vectis as a survivable and adaptable aircraft for future combat requirements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Scroll on to discover four adaptable outfit ideas for the wedding non-traditionalist.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • But each positive screening result will require thorough follow-up, including repeat testing, further evaluation, counseling on modifiable factors (such as losing weight or improving sleep), and treatment considerations, the researchers note.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
  • High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart attack, stroke and heart failure, and it is linked to kidney disease, cognitive decline and dementia.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of modifiable
Adjective
  • What the museum has built, then, is a pliable, predictable, and programmable worker, one that offers all the benefits of Dalí’s celebrity and personality with none of the drawbacks of a worker who might disagree or disobey.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • New Denim had a tighter weave to resist snags and tears and was stronger and more durable than other denim, yet still pliable and comfortable.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of pliable
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